The Joy of Techs

2017
Ended
Documentary
~45m / ep
1 season
7.0/10

Alexis Conran & Marcus Brigstocke put all manner of hi- and lo- tech gadgets to the test in their own inimitable way. Every episode takes on a different element of a modern man's life as gadget geek Alexis attempts to persuade the more ‘traditional' Marcus that technology is always best. There's non-stop back and forth as the boys battle it out to prove one of them is right in a series of scenarios, from lazy Sundays to winter sports.

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E1. Alpine Adventure
May 30, 2017 · 45m
Technophobe Marcus Brigstocke and his gadget-obsessed mate, Alexis Conran, try out some ingenious inventions - starting with a trip to the French Alps!
E2. Off Grid
May 30, 2017 · 45m
Could gadgets help you survive the apocalypse? Marcus Brigstocke and Alexis Conran go off grid with a hi-tech kit that includes a six-foot tall robot spider!
E3. Indestructibles
Jun 6, 2017 · 45m
Marcus Brigstocke puts 'indestructible' gadgets to the test. Can a flood, a hurricane or a quake destroy a USB key containing a humiliating video of Marcus?
E4. Vitruvian Marcus
Jun 6, 2017 · 45m
Comedian Marcus Brigstocke is a bit of a Luddite. But gizmo-loving pal Alexis Conran reckons he can make Marcus a more attractive human through technology!
E5. Winter Holiday
Jun 13, 2017 · 45m
Self-confessed Luddite Marcus Brigstocke discovers the joy of techs! This time, Alexis ruins Marcus' skiing holiday by bringing lots of unwanted gadgets along.
E6. Housework Hell
Jun 13, 2017 · 45m
If anything can cure Marcus Brigstoke of his technophobia, then surely it's gizmos that help make chores easier. His gadget-mad pal Alexis Conran shows him how.