Hard to imagine the following it had in 2001 compared to what it had by 2011 and what it has now 2020/2021. It is such a cult Internet classic now that the RU-vid rips and uploads have likely made its audience grow tenfold since this award was given. We need more Garth marenghi in the world!
I loved it since I first saw it on its first showing on e4 in 2004. And I only knew about it because they got interviewed on Richard and Judy and showed clips.
I'm really glad that _Darkplace_ got made, as this has the same feel as _Man to Man with Dean Learner_ - lots of great ideas, but somehow the whole thing just falls flat.