Tom Scott

Clocks are so more interesting than I thought.

2026-10-19T15:00:08+00:00

At the Cumbria Clock Company, I discover that I knew far less about clocks than I thought. | ❓ Lateral, free weekly podcast: https://lateralcast.com/ https://youtube.com/lateralcast/ 🗺️ England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

🟥 MORE FROM TOM: https://www.tomscott.com/
(you can find contact details and social links there too)
❓ LATERAL, free weekly podcast: https://lateralcast.com/ https://youtube.com/lateralcast/
👥 THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: https://youtube.com/techdif

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Bethan Leadley

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

Why robots still can't pick strawberries

2026-10-12T15:00:21+00:00

At Wilkin & Sons in Tiptree, a city boy gets impressed by agriculture, and meets some robots that work better than others. | AD: 💼 Find a fulfilling career that also helps the world: https://80000hours.org/tom | 🗺️ England series map:…

In this arcade, you drop metal balls on rich people.

2026-10-05T15:00:15+00:00

The Under the Pier Show is @timhunkin1's collection of weird automata and arcade games, offering something more interesting than tickets and prizes. | ▶️ The next episode's on Nebula right now!…

There's a hidden swimming pool under this circus.

2026-09-28T15:00:11+00:00

At the Hippodrome Circus, I witness the Globe of Death, and cue the Water Spectacular. | AD: 🪒 Get less razor burn with a Henson Shaving razor: https://hensonshaving.com/tomscott | 🗺️ England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editors
Alex “J’Rassic” Bate

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

Can I get into the Top 100 of tiddlywinks in one day?

2026-09-21T15:00:20+00:00

I try to recover childhood muscle memory, to play some students at a Victorian parlour game. | ▶️ Next episode on Nebula right now: https://nebula.tv/videos/tomscott-when-i-blow-this-whistle-a-swimming-pool-appears | 🗺️ England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Alex “J’Rassic” Bate

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

Thomas, a tank engine, is not Thomas the Tank Engine.

2026-09-14T15:00:14+00:00

At the Nene Valley Railway, I find out why Victorians might have found trains terrifying. | Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=TOMSCOTT and use my code TOMSCOTT to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev | 🗺️ England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Myles Wheeler

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Alex “J’Rassic” Bate

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

Flying a plane badly, on purpose.

2026-09-07T15:00:13+00:00

At the National Flying Laboratory Centre, I try to keep my sense of direction, and my stomach contents. | 🌍 AD: Get the best deal on NordVPN with next-gen antivirus: https://nordvpn.com/tomscott | England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

This Mars rover's cool. But have you seen its wheels?

2026-08-31T15:00:14+00:00

At Airbus' campus, I met Mars rovers, took a test drive, and discovered the most incredible wheel I've ever seen. | ▶️ Next episode right now on Nebula! https://nebula.tv/videos/tomscott-flying-a-plane-badly-on-purpose | England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editors
Alex “J’Rassic” Bate

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

How do you keep 8,995 codebreakers secret?

2026-08-24T15:00:09+00:00

At Bletchley Park, I ask: how did the Intelligence Factory stay secret? | AD: 💼 Find a fulfilling career that also helps the world: https://80000hours.org/tom | England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Bethan Leadley

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

This 100-year-old ride must never change again.

2026-08-17T15:00:26+00:00

At Wicksteed Park, I ride the first ever playground swing, and a century-old water chute. | AD: 🌍 If you're travelling soon, you should get a Saily eSIM! https://saily.com/tomscott | 🙌 Wicksteed Park has an appeal to repair the chute's roof: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/waterchuteappeal

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Myles Wheeler

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Bethan Leadley

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

Turns out building dry stone walls is difficult

2026-08-10T15:00:19+00:00

At the Dry Stone Academy, @DrBecky and I try one of the oldest surviving crafts in Britain: dry stone walling. | Next episode RIGHT NOW on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/tomscott-this-100yearold-ride-must-never-change-again | England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Myles Wheeler

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Alex “J’Rassic” Bate

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

I'm so glad this hidden monorail broke down.

2026-08-03T15:00:23+00:00

The Rapid Access Train is a suspended monorail beneath the Prince of Wales Bridge. Except that's only half the story. | AD: 🌍 Get the best deal on NordVPN, including their next-gen antivirus: https://nordvpn.com/tomscott | 🗺️ England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Myles Wheeler

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editors
Bethan Leadley
Daniel Vamosi

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to National Highways, Amey, and the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

I get excited about &.

2026-07-27T15:00:32+00:00

At Hereford Cathedral, I visit the Chained Library -- and see how quickly one technology can change the world. | 🔐 AD: Keep your personal data safe with Incogni: https://incogni.com/tomscott | 🗺️ England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Bethan Leadley

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

I have a weird conspiracy theory about this bridge

2026-07-20T15:00:10+00:00

In Shropshire, at the Iron Bridge in Ironbridge, I have a corkboard, pins, string, and a frankly-unhinged conspiracy theory. | Watch the next episode on Nebula right now: https://nebula.tv/videos/tomscott-i-get-excited-about-an-ampersand | England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Myles Wheeler

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

If I get this wrong, 50,000 people will hear it.

2026-07-13T15:00:04+00:00

At Worcester Cathedral, I finally take on a challenge that hundreds of people have suggested: bellringing. | 📰 AD: Avoid clickbait and ragebait with 40% off Ground News' Vantage plan! Use this link: https://ground.news/tom 🗺️ England series map: https://tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Bethan Leadley

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

To help fire this trebuchet, I climbed inside it

2026-07-06T15:00:33+00:00

At Warwick Castle, it's time to meet the Mighty Trebuchet. | AD: 🦉 Want to restore the planet’s ecosystems and see your impact in monthly videos? The first 150 people to join Planet Wild with my code TOM7 will get the first month paid for: https://planetwild.com/r/tomscott/join/7
If you want to get to know them better first, check out their mission protecting the adorable Little Owl: https://planetwild.com/r/tomscott/m4/7

England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Myles Wheeler

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editors
Alex “J’Rassic” Bate
Daniel Vamosi

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

I got hit in the teeth at England's oldest ritual

2026-06-29T15:00:04+00:00

In the village of Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire, I join the oldest village tradition in Britain: the Horn Dance. | AD: 🌍 Download Saily now, avoid expensive roaming charges later: https://saily.com/tomscott | 🗺️ England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Myles Wheeler

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Daniel Vamosi

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

We can't invent a robot better than these ferrets

2026-06-22T15:00:17+00:00

In Derbyshire, at the National Ferret School, I say "hello" to some smelly thieves, and go on a surprisingly Biblical tangent.

The National Ferret School: https://www.ferret-school.co.uk/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Myles Wheeler

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Bethan Leadley

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

I cannot believe Jodrell Bank let me do this

2026-06-15T15:00:13+00:00

At Jodrell Bank, I fulfill a childhood dream. | AD: 🪒 Get less razor burn and save money with a Henson razor: https://hensonshaving.com/tomscott | 🗺️ England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Myles Wheeler

Online Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Daniel Vamosi

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

Why do some British trains still rely on old levers?

2026-06-08T15:00:05+00:00

At Network Rail's Manchester classroom, I learn why it's very rare for trains to collide... and try out signalling for real. | ▶️ The next episode is on Nebula right now: https://nebula.tv/videos/tomscott-can-a-70yearold-telescope-still-be-useful | 🗺️ England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Alex “J’Rassic” Bate

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

Executive Producer
Tom Scott

I took a long walk on a dangerous beach.

2026-06-01T15:00:17+00:00

In Morecambe Bay, Westmorland, I meet the King's Guide to the Sands, avoid quicksand, and meet some good dogs. | ▶️ The next episode is on Nebula right now! https://nebula.tv/videos/tomscott-pulling-the-lever-is-the-easy-part?ref=tomscott | 🗺️ England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

Guide over Sands Trust: https://guideoversands.co.uk/
As this video goes out, there are still some places on the 7th June Cross Bay Walk! https://www.sjhospice.org.uk/shop/events/cross-bay-walk-2026/

Written and presented by
Tom Scott

Producers
for Penny4 https://penny4.co.uk/
Cambria Bailey-Jones
Guy Larsen

Studio Associate Producer
Heloise Lowenthal

Studio Director of Photography
Jamie MacLeod

Studio Gaffer
Frank Hammond

Head of Post
for Breadbox Studios https://www.breadboxstudios.co.uk/
Mandy Celine

Associate Post Producer
Isla McTear

Senior Editor
Jamie MacLeod

Assistant Editor
Bethan Leadley

Sound Supervisor
Dan Pugsley

Sound Assistant
Maggy Apodaca

Subtitles by So Speedy https://www.sospeedy.co.uk/

With thanks to the Historic County Borders Project https://www.county-borders.co.uk/

Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

Executive Producer
Tom Scott