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Thumb Bandits

6.0 / 10

2001

1 season

15 episodes

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Thumb Bandits was a British video game television series. It aired on Channel 4 in 2001. The program was presented by Iain Lee and Aleks Krotoski, but only ran for thirteen episodes before being dropped.

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Cast

Aleks Krotoski

Iain Lee

Seasons

1.Episode 1
16-11-200125m
On a boozy Friday night edition of Thumb Bandits, the team dives into gaming’s biggest battles and boldest releases. Ian revisits Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, sparking deba...
2.Episode 2
23-11-2001
On a winter-warming edition of Thumb Bandits, the team hails the UK launch of the Xbox with a passionate deep dive into its killer app, Halo: Combat Evolved, praising its smart AI,...
3.Episode 3
30-11-2001
On a festive edition of Thumb Bandits, the team unwraps the dark arts of console marketing, tracing the evolution of PlayStation advertising from subversive ’90s cool to the slick...
4.Episode 4
07-12-2001
On a chaotic Christmas special of Thumb Bandits, the team unwrap festive fun, fierce reviews and next-gen hype. A novelty snowboard controller is put through its paces with Shaun P...
5.Episode 5
14-12-200125m
On another anarchic outing of Thumb Bandits, Ian dives into the dark, futuristic online world of Neocron, praising its mutant-blasting missions, player-driven community and refresh...
6.Episode 6
21-12-200125m
On another irreverent ride through gaming culture, Thumb Bandits blasts into hyperspace with a deep dive into Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader on the Nintendo GameCube, pr...
7.Episode 7
28-12-200125m
The team dives into the latest gaming hits, industry shake-ups and retro nostalgia. Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee on Xbox impresses visually but divides opinion on gameplay, while news...
8.Episode 8
04-01-200225m
In the final episode of Thumb Bandits, the team signs off with gore, gimmicks and a heavy dose of gaming chaos. The news desk covers the global craze surrounding Pikmin, Japan’s R...
9.Episode 9
11-01-200225m
This week on Thumb Bandits, the team explores high-end simulation—from a £37k driving rig to a £750k ship simulator—showing VR’s thrills (and seasickness). On games, Wipeout Fusion...
10.Episode 10
18-01-200225m
Thumb Bandits launches with anarchic flair as the team throws an unofficial UK party for the next generation of consoles, previewing the Xbox and GameCube while Brits wait for thei...
11.Episode 11
25-01-200225m
On this irreverent episode of Thumb Bandits, the gang dive headfirst into the haunting beauty of Ico, praising its breathtaking visuals while nitpicking its camera angles. There’s...
Ep 12
12.Episode 12
16-02-2001
13.Episode 13
01-02-200225m
On this irreverent episode of Thumb Bandits, the gang dive headfirst into gaming’s weird and wonderful side. There’s industry gossip on piracy-busting tech in Operation Flashpoint,...
14.Episode 14
08-02-200225m
On this outrageous episode of Thumb Bandits, the team review the graffiti-fuelled rush of Jet Set Radio Future, pit Shrek, Luigi's Mansion and Herdy Gerdy against each other in the...
15.Episode 15
15-02-200225m
The anarchic final episode of Thumb Bandits goes out with a bang. The crew dive into Pikmin, debate the merits of Dead or Alive 3, Super Smash Bros. Melee and Shadow Man 2, and rev...

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