How TV Ruined Your Life

Ended First aired 25/Jan/2011 United Kingdom English 1 season(s) 6 episode(s)

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.

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Season 1 · Season 1

6 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Jan/2011

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S1E6

Knowledge

Air date: 08/Mar/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Charlie Brooker traces how TV's notion of knowledge has changed from bespectacled experts to celebrity presenter drivel.

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S1E5

Progress

Air date: 01/Mar/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

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.

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S1E4

Love

Air date: 15/Feb/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

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.

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S1E3

Aspiration

Air date: 08/Feb/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

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.

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S1E2

The Lifecycle

Air date: 01/Feb/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

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.

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S1E1

Fear

Air date: 25/Jan/2011 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

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.