EPISODETSThe Staycation2014
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The Staycation
From Gadget Man
A 30-minute documentary episode from Gadget Man, Season 3, Episode 3.
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Series Progress: Episode 23 of 2979% Completed
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Richard Ayoade continues his noble quest to find gadgets that can help with the bothersome tasks of everyday life and this week he faces one of his personal Waterloos - the 'staycation' holiday. With the combined horror of picnics, days out and bracing walks in the countryside looming, Richard turns to comedian Phill Jupitus to hold his hand through his 'trial by leisure'. Gadgets are central to surviving his UK break, and the two holiday makers enjoy a haul of tech that ranges from the world's tiniest caravan to 360 degree cameras, 300 litre ruck sacks and a pair of trousers that casually transform into a picnic table. Back at home, Richard's technical team have been busy sourcing contraptions that allow him not only to visit Maidstone's legendary Teapot Island from the comfort of the visitor car park, but also to join Phill on a taxing country hike - without expending any of his valuable energy.
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How long is The Staycation?
The Staycation runs for 30m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under documentary, technology.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 29 episodes across 4 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 14 hours 30 minutes (29 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 29 days
3 episodes/day: 10 days
5 episodes/day: 6 days
Episodes (29)
- - Date Night
- - 9 to 5
- - Health and Safety
- S01E01 - Episodio 1
- S01E02 - Episodio 2
- S01E03 - Episodio 3
- S01E04 - Episodio 4
- S01E05 - Episodio 5
- S01E06 - Episodio 6
- S02E01 - Episodio 1
- S02E01 - The Great Outdoors
- S02E02 - Rise and Shine
- S02E02 - Episodio 2
- S02E03 - Child's Play
- S02E03 - Episodio 3
- S02E04 - Summer Holiday
- S02E04 - Episodio 4
- S02E05 - Home Improvement
- S02E05 - Episodio 5
- S02E06 - Smaller is Better
- S03E01 - Weather
- S03E02 - Public Transport
- S03E03 - The Staycation Viewing
- S03E04 - Shopping
- S03E05 - Self-Improvement
- S03E06 - Staying In
- S03E07 - Cooking and Dining Out
- S03E08 - Property
- S04E01 - The Weekend
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