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How TV Ruined Your Life — Season 1
- Jan 25, 2011First aired
- 6 episodesin this season
- 30mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0130mFearFear permeates nearly every television channel, from exaggerated public service announcements to stark crime series. Join Charlie as he examines how television cultivates dread—you may find yourself alternating between laughter and alarm. Viewer discretion advised: this program includes appearances by Michael Buerk and a partially unclothed woman.Jan 25, 2011Jan 25, 201130m0230mThe LifecycleThere's bound to be something on television to irritate viewers of all ages, from children’s programs to game shows. Viewer discretion advised: this episode features unsettling dolls and the distinctly dated image of an Oxo family father from the 1980s.Feb 1, 2011Feb 1, 201130m0330mAspirationTelevision, from glossy home improvement shows to opulent dramas, relentlessly presents idealized lives, often leaving viewers feeling a sense of lack. Be warned: this piece features Sophie Dahl and references coffins.Feb 8, 2011Feb 8, 201130m0430mLoveCharlie Brooker contends that television has distorted our understanding of love, blending the artificiality of dating shows like *Blind Date* with the heightened drama of romantic comedies. Does the concept of a destined "soulmate" hold any real truth? Viewer discretion advised: this episode includes references to classic soap opera moments and some revealing swimwear.Feb 15, 2011Feb 15, 201130m0530mProgressFrom the spectacle of the moon landings to the science fiction of *Blake’s 7* and the investigations of *CSI: Miami*, Charlie Brooker contends that television has fundamentally altered how we perceive technology. Viewer discretion advised: this episode features a digitally rendered Simon Cowell and a woman adorned in a silver catsuit.Mar 1, 2011Mar 1, 201130m0630mKnowledgeCharlie Brooker explores television’s evolving understanding of expertise, charting its shift from authoritative figures with spectacles to the realm of celebrity-driven superficiality.Mar 8, 2011Mar 8, 201130m
