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How TV Ruined Your Life

2011 1 season 6 eps TV-14

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S1 · E1 · Jan 25, 2011

Fear Episode 1

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.

7.6 · You

30 min

S1 · E2 · Feb 1, 2011

The Lifecycle Episode 2

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.

8.0 · You

30 min

S1 · E3 · Feb 8, 2011

Aspiration Episode 3

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.

8.1 · You

30 min

S1 · E4 · Feb 15, 2011

Love Episode 4

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.

8.1 · You

30 min

S1 · E5 · Mar 1, 2011

Progress Episode 5

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.

7.8 · You

30 min

S1 · E6 · Mar 8, 2011

Knowledge Episode 6

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

7.9 · You

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How TV Ruined Your Life