The Joy of Techs (2017)

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1 Season

May 30, 2017

English

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Network

U&Dave

Episodes

Alpine Adventure

May 30, 2017

45 min

Technophobe Marcus Brigstocke and his gadget-obsessed mate, Alexis Conran, try out some ingenious inventions - starting with a trip to the French Alps!

Off Grid

May 30, 2017

45 min

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!

Indestructibles

Jun 6, 2017

45 min

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?

Vitruvian Marcus

Jun 6, 2017

45 min

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!

Winter Holiday

Jun 13, 2017

45 min

Self-confessed Luddite Marcus Brigstocke discovers the joy of techs! This time, Alexis ruins Marcus' skiing holiday by bringing lots of unwanted gadgets along.

Housework Hell

Jun 13, 2017

45 min

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.

Two Wheeled Tech

Jun 20, 2017

45 min

Marcus Brigstocke embraces life-enhancing gizmos and useless gadgets. Alexis promises Marcus a trip to a restaurant if he tries out the latest two-wheeled tech.

Camping

Jun 20, 2017

45 min

Alexis Conran pits his cutting-edge camping gear against Marcus Brigstocke's low-tech kit as the two good pals get up to mischief in the great outdoors and go fishing.

Road Trip

Jun 27, 2017

45 min

Can gadgets enhance a road trip around the Lakes? We wonder what technophobe Marcus Brigstocke will make of a cutting-edge camper van and a sheep-herding drone...

E10

Home

Jun 27, 2017

45 min

Will Marcus Brigstocke ever succumb to 21st-century gadgetry? Alexis Conran aims to modernise his good pal's country cottage with hybrid cars and self-watering plant pots!