Series synopsis
How TV Ruined Your Life is a British documentary comedy television series that premiered on BBC Two on January 25, 2011. It ended on March 8, 2011. It was created by Charlie Brooker. It stars Charlie 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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Charlie Brooker as Presenter
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 25, 2011 | March 8, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fear 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. |
January 25, 2011 |
| 2 |
The Lifecycle 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. |
February 1, 2011 |
| 3 |
Aspiration 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. |
February 8, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2011 |
| Last aired | March 8, 2011 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |