Created as a cross between Robocop and Inspector Jacques Clouseau (now there's a sentence Jamie and Nikki would have paid good money to hear at that planning meeting), Inspector Gadget had a staggering amount of gadgets tucked away inside his hat and coat. But how do they rate?
*- to be fair, anyone who watched Inspector Gadget knows that Penny did all the hard work, and got absolutely no credit whatsoever for it. But presumably has made a fortune since creating the software powering Amazon Echos, given how Gadget called up his tool of choice
Yes, that's right, with a simple voice command, Gadget had the power of flight at his fingertips. Possibly not so useful if activated on a crowded street, as health and safety might have had a word.
Like an armour-plated armadillo, his telescopic arms were perfect for ensuring would-be criminals felt the 'long arm of the law'... (Editor's note: we will make Jamie pay a pennance for this awful joke)
The good news for Jonathan Edwards is that Gadget never realised all of the world jumping records were easily within his grasp. Or that he could have broken the pole vault world record without the need for the pole. Still, he took it in his stride...
Ironically one of the few inventions that would see Gadget blend in with modern-day life! But we don't recommend the 20-min episode where Gadget's only lines are..."Hello, Hello! Yes, I'm on the train! Can you hear me?"
Two hands weren't enough for Gadget - and why not? With a robotic hand inside his hat, he could have won Bake Off and Sewing Bee at the same time
Let there be light! Though this proved problematic when being used in conjuction with his gadget phone, when he kept accidentally putting the phone's torch on while trying to sort out which wifi network he was using
Great for long chases on a flat road and no distractions. Less useful when trying to chase the villain down a flight of stairs. Daleks would sympathise
