How TV Ruined Your Life

How TV Ruined Your Life

ENDED1 Seasons6 Episodes7.5
NetworkBBC Two
First AiredJan 25, 2011
Last AiredMar 8, 2011
Runtime30 min
Created ByCharlie Brooker

How TV Ruined Your Life is a six-episode BBC Two television series written and presented by Charlie Brooker. Charlie Brooker, whose earlier TV-related programmes include How to Watch Television, Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe and You Have Been Watching, examines how the medium has bent reality to fit its own ends. Produced by Zeppotron, the series aired its first episode in January 2011.

Cast

Charlie Brooker
Charlie Brooker
Presenter

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

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E1
E1Fear
Jan 25, 201130m
From hysterical public information films to grisly crime dramas, terror spills out of almost every channel. As Charlie explores TV's approach to fear, you won't know whether to laugh or scream. Warning: contains traces of Michael Buerk and a semi-naked lady.
E2
E2The Lifecycle
Feb 1, 201130m
From kids shows to Countdown, TV has something to infuriate anyone of any age. Warning: this episode contains creepy dolls and the 1980s Oxo dad.
E3
E3Aspiration
Feb 8, 201130m
From Dallas to Grand Designs, TV continually rubs desirable lifestyles in your face, making you feel inadequate in the process. Warning: contains Sophie Dahl and coffins.
E4
E4Love
Feb 15, 201130m
Charlie Brooker argues that TV has warped our expectations of romance with a toxic combination of Blind Date and rom-coms. Do 'soulmates' even exist? Warning: this episode contains traces of Dirty Den and suggestive swimwear.
E5
E5Progress
Mar 1, 201130m
From the moon landings to Blake's 7 to CSI: Miami, Charlie Brooker argues that television has warped our relationship with technology. Warning: this episode contains a computerised Simon Cowell and a lady in a silver catsuit.
E6
E6Knowledge
Mar 8, 201130m
Charlie Brooker traces how TV's notion of knowledge has changed from bespectacled experts to celebrity presenter drivel.

About How TV Ruined Your Life

How TV Ruined Your Life is a documentary, comedy series on BBC Two. The show first aired on Jan 25, 2011 and currently has 1 season and 6 episodes. How TV Ruined Your Life has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 27 votes. The cast includes Charlie Brooker. Created by Charlie Brooker.

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