Thumb Bandits (2001) is a documentary, news web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Thumb Bandits online in HD.
Thumb Bandits — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Aleks Krotoski, Iain Lee
Thumb Bandits — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2001-11-16 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Genre | Documentary, News |
| Language | English |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 6.5/10 (2 votes) |
Thumb Bandits — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (2001-11-16) — 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
- E2: Episode 2 (2001-11-23) — 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,
- E3: Episode 3 (2001-11-30) — 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
- E4: Episode 4 (2001-12-07) — 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
- E5: Episode 5 (2001-12-14) — 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
- E6: Episode 6 (2001-12-21) — 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
- E7: Episode 7 (2001-12-28) — 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
- E8: Episode 8 (2002-01-04) — 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
- E9: Episode 9 (2002-01-11) — 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
- E10: Episode 10 (2002-01-18) — 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
- E11: Episode 11 (2002-01-25) — 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
- E12: Episode 12 (2001-02-16)
- E13: Episode 13 (2002-02-01) — 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,
- E14: Episode 14 (2002-02-08) — 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
- E15: Episode 15 (2002-02-15) — 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Thumb Bandits have? 1 season(s) with 15 episodes.
Where can I watch Thumb Bandits? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
