As we mourn the sad demise of a much-loved BBC TV series (sob!), the return of  a channel 4 favourite next week is helping to soften the blow.

Gadget Man is back for series 4 on Monday night, with Richard Ayoade reprising his role as host.

The first episode looks at how technology can be used to make the most of a weekend – from helping with chores and assisting with a workout, to a night out and the journey home. TV presenter Steve Jones joins Richard to review the tech, before Al Murray and Sara Pascoe arrive to test out gadgets in the pub.

It all kicks off at 8.30am on Monday 1st June on Ch4. And here’s a trailer to whet your appetite…