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What if you told strangers they were astronauts... then blasted them into actual space? (Spoiler: you don't)
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Space Cadets (2005)

psychological prank2000s reality chaoscringe comedy gold

Latest Episode

60 min

Season 1 • Episode 10

Latest

Live Finale

Dec 16, 2005

The announcement of the three winning Space Cadets.

Overview

Reality

Space Cadets is a British television program made by Zeppotron for Channel 4. Presented by Johnny Vaughan, it was aired across ten consecutive nights beginning on 7 December 2005, with the final episode aired on the evening of 16 December 2005. It was accompanied by a behind-the-scenes sister show Space Cadets: The Satellite Show, with interviews and phone-ins.

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Content warning
spacelivehoaxexample show
deception as entertainmentbelief vs. skepticismthe power of groupthinkethics of reality TV

Standout Aspects

Production

NASA-grade fake facility built in Suffolk.

Acting

Johnny Vaughan barely keeping it together.

Writing

Elaborate hoax scripts that hold... mostly.

Best for:Friends: Watch with mates to debate who'd fall for it.·Binge: Ten nights straight — commit to the bit.·Rewatch: Knowing the twist makes it funnier.
Heads up:Triggers: Psychological manipulation of genuinely duped participants.
First AiredDec 7, 2005
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons1·Episodes10
Channel 4

Top Cast

Johnny Vaughan

Johnny Vaughan

Ask about Space Cadets

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The 'space shuttle' was a repurposed flight simulator from a theme park, bolted to hydraulic rams.

Cultural

This aired during reality TV's 'cruelty era' — predating Black Mirror but basically being it. Zeppotron later made Brooker's Screenwipe and Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe.

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