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Upgrade Me
In a journey that takes him across Britain and to South Korea, poet and gadget lover Simon Armitage explores people's obsession with upgrading to the latest technological gadgetry.
Poet and gadget lover Simon Armitage explores people's obsession with upgrading to the latest technological gadgetry.
Upgrade culture drives millions to purchase the latest phones, flatscreen TVs, laptops and MP3 players. But is it design, functionality, fashion or friends that makes people covet the upgrade, and how far does the choice of gadgets define identity? Simon journeys across Britain and to South Korea in search of answers.
Last on
Thu 12 Apr 201223:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Armitage |
| Presenter | Simon Armitage |
| Producer | Jeremy Monblat |
| Producer | Jeremy Monblat |
| Executive Producer | Dominic Crossley-Holland |
| Executive Producer | Dominic Crossley-Holland |
Broadcasts
- Mon 28 Sep 200921:00
- Tue 29 Sep 200903:00
- Fri 2 Oct 200900:10
- Sun 4 Oct 200919:00
- Mon 5 Oct 200902:25
- Sat 10 Oct 200920:00
- Sun 11 Oct 200902:40
- Sat 22 May 201000:40
- Mon 30 Aug 201023:00
- Thu 24 Feb 201122:25
- Thu 12 Apr 201223:00
