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The gadget review show that weaponizes British awkwardness against bad tech.

Back Space (2011)

cringe-comedy goldretro tech roastpub argument energy

Latest Episode

Wrap Party and Killer Modem
5 min

Season 1 • Episode 6

Latest

Wrap Party and Killer Modem

Mar 31, 2011

Stuart leaves his sofa to review the world while Karen enjoys the end of series party.

Overview

Comedy

Spoof technology magazine show by Stuart Ashen and Karen Hayley.

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satirespoofsketch
consumerism absurditytech obsessionfailed ambitioncollaborative chaos

Standout Aspects

Writing

Ashen's deadpan destruction of £1 shop electronics.

Practical Effects

Intentionally janky sets that parody glossy tech shows.

Best for:Solo: YouTube rabbit hole at 2am, crying-laughing alone.·Friends: Group chat bait — everyone sends their worst gadget finds after.·Background: Binge while doom-scrolling; chaos matches your brain.
First AiredFeb 25, 2011
StatusIn Production

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons1·Episodes6
BBC iPlayer

Top Cast

Stuart Ashen

Stuart Ashen

Self

Karen Hayley

Karen Hayley

Self

Ben Rufus Green

Ben Rufus Green

Ask about Back Space

Opens AI chat

Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Ashen built his entire career reviewing garbage from pound shops, making him the unlikely godfather of UK tech satire.

Trivia

The show's 'in production' status since 2011 makes it possibly the longest-running production joke in British web series history.

YouTube

Stuart Ashen interviews Sid the Sexist (Backspace comp entry)

Stuart Ashen interviews Sid the Sexist (Backspace comp entry)

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