Episodes
1. Fear
January 25, 2011
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Gemma Arrowsmith, Mark Powley, Brenda Dowsett, Stuart Organ, Nat Saunders
2. The Lifecycle
February 1, 2011
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Helen Watson, Liz May Brice, Thaila Zucchi, Beth Cordingly, Kevin Eldon
3. Aspiration
February 8, 2011
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Roger Sloman, Joseph Coombes, Sarah Darlington, Patrick Martin, Belinda Stewart-Wilson
4. Love
February 15, 2011
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Helen Fospero, James Holmes, Stuart Laing, Liz May Brice, Thaila Zucchi
5. Progress
March 1, 2011
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Liz May Brice, Reede Fox, Bradley Hall, Abigail Hamilton, Betty Mannassi