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Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe - Episode Guide

Season 1

Charlie Brooker's 2010 Wipe

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Dec 27, 2010 (60 min)

Charlie Brooker's 2010 Wipe

Since you've probably already forgotten what happened this year, Charlie Brooker's 2010 Wipe is here to fill in the blanks. From the Chilean miners to the General Election, from Sherlock to The Only Way is Essex, Brooker unhelpfully points a finger and laughs. With contributors including Doug Stanhope, Grace Dent and Nick Davies and poetry from Tim Key you'd be a fool to miss it, which is why you won't.

Charlie Brooker's 2011 Wipe

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Dec 30, 2011 (60 min)

Charlie Brooker's 2011 Wipe

Charlie Brooker takes a comedic look back at the hectic events of 2011 - a mad year of royal weddings, Gypsy Weddings, riots, phone-hacking and Desperate Scousewives. With contributions from Doug Stanhope, Adam Curtis and Brian Limond.

Charlie Brooker's 2012 Wipe

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Jan 1, 2013 (60 min)

Charlie Brooker's 2012 Wipe

Charlie Brooker takes an irreverent look back at 2012. It was a busy year crammed full of Olympian events, including the jubilee, some elections, pussy riots, exposed regal flesh, The Valleys and also some actual Olympian events.

With added extras from Doug Stanhope.

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2013

Episode 1

Charlie looks back over the week's news and what the internet had to say about it, Richard Osman and Susan Calman review Quentin Tarantino's knockabout slavery film Django Unchained, and Doug Stanhope explains to Britain exactly why America is so great.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2013

Episode 2

Charlie reviews Sunday night period dramas Mr Selfridge, Ripper Street and Call the Midwife, takes a look at the week's headlines including the situation in Mali, and picks his way through the very worst that television advertising has to offer. Doug Stanhope casts his eye over America's healthcare system and its television doctors, while comedian Bob Mortimer and journalist Camilla Long review Hitchcock, the biopic starring Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren, and take a look at forthcoming first-person slasher Maniac.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2013

Episode 3

Charlie casts his satirical eye over the stories which have been dominating the headlines, including the horsemeat scandal and same-sex marriage, and is joined by comedians Richard Herring and Tony Law to discuss dating shows Take Me Out, The Love Machine, Sing Date and The Choice. Plus a Valentine's Day poem from Tim Key, internet comments, terrible adverts, and cultural commentators Barry and Philomena take a look at Bruce Willis on The One Show and the discovery of Richard III.

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2013

Episode 4

It has been a busy week, with the pope's surprise resignation, the manhunt for an ex-Los Angeles policeman Christopher Dorner coming to an end, meteorites striking central Russia and the horsemeat scandal continuing to grow. Peep Show writer Jesse Armstrong and comedian Isy Suttie review the DVD release of Skyfall, the latest James Bond film, and Charlie looks at the way women are portayed by the tabloid press. Plus, media absorbists Barry and Philomena ponder the Wonders of Life, Tim Key reads a poem about asteroids and Doug Stanhope looks at the nasty characters on reality television.

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2013

Episode 5

In the news, Oscar Pistorius was judged by the world's press without actually going to trial yet, Hilary Mantel's comments about the Duchess of Cambridge caused outrage without anyone actually reading them and Sony unveiled the PlayStation 4 without showing anyone what it will actually look like. Charlie looks back at yet another thrilling night at the Brit Awards and casts his eye over two new cookery shows, Simon Cowell's Food Glorious Food and the American reality series The Taste. Plus, Philomena and Barry examine the popular internet dance meme The Harlem Shake, Doug Stanhope explains why he enjoys tasteless jokes on Twitter and Charlie is joined by some rather familiar-looking guests to review new film Cloud Atlas. All that, and a look at the advantages of painting a wall bright pink.

Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2013

Episode 6

It's the final episode in the series, so if you've enjoyed the mix of jokes and reviews provided by Charlie Brooker and his guests, then why not watch the very best bits again in the compilation show. You lucky people.

Charlie Brooker's 2013 Wipe

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Dec 28, 2013 (60 min)

Charlie Brooker's 2013 Wipe

Before we all plunge into the depths of January despair, it is time to put on your party hat and reflect on 2013 with Charlie Brooker's annual Christmas and New Year shindig.

This is a high-octane glance back at a year in which almost nothing happened - apart from meteors, edible horses, cyclists on steroids, insurgents in Mali, fake space monkeys, Splash!, Oscar Pistorius, the Pope resigning, a new Pope, Christopher Dormer, The One Show, Chris Huhne, Gogglebox, Bedtime Live, Thatcher's death, a Beiber backlash, Miley Cyrus, twerking, Dogging Tales, the Castro kidnappings, snooping, Snowden, a royal baby, Your Face Sounds Familiar, Egypt, Godfrey Bloom, the Damian McBride diaries, Diana (the film), GTA V, Sex Box, hurricanes, storms, Russell Brand on Newsnight and an American government shutdown.

Joining Charlie to tackle the whole year in one hour will be an array of guests, which is why you do not want to miss it.

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2014

Episode 1

Charlie Brooker and guests brighten the depressing post-Christmas gloom as they squeeze a little laughter from a comically absurd world. There are the usual mix of guests including Doug Stanhope and a few new surprises, which is why you really shouldn't miss it. So don't set your recording devices and just tune your eyeballs in instead.

Episode 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2014

Episode 2

Charlie Brooker takes a satirical look at the week, including Benefits Street and US snow.

Episode 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2014

Episode 3

This week, Charlie looks at political sex scandals on both sides of the English Channel and examines the unorthodox tastes of a couple on This Morning. There are also reviews of Scandinavian crime drama The Bridge and reality cookery series The Taste. Meanwhile, Limmy tries to work out which way to vote in the Scottish independence referendum, Jake Yapp compresses an episode of Sunday Brunch down to 99 seconds and American misanthrope Doug Stanhope bemoans the youth of today. Plus, in the latest episode of Moments of Wonder, professional ponderer Philomena Cunk explains the theory of evolution.

Episode 4

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2014

Episode 4

On the show this week, the latest exploits of young whippersnapper Justin Bieber, a look at winter sports reality series The Jump, so-called Twitter 'trolls' and some wet toilet paper. Plus, Jake Yapp squeezes an entire episode of Take Me Out down to 94 seconds, Doug Stanhope looks at Discovery Channel's Skywire Live and asks why nobody is interested in his own death-defying acts, and Philomena Cunk explores the world of computers and asks what videogamers did before they were invented.

Episode 5

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2014

Episode 5

Subjects on the agenda include gay rights and the Winter Olympics, Angry Birds becoming embroiled in the NSA spying row and Scarlett Johansson's controversial Super Bowl commercial. Plus, Limmy asks if Big Brother is watching him, while cupcake blogger and talking head Philomena Cunk explores another Moment of Wonder, this time looking at the world of money.

Episode 6

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2014

Episode 6

It's the final episode in the series for Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, so if you've enjoyed the mix of contributors, jokes and reviews provided by Charlie Brooker and his guests then why not watch the very best bits again in the compilation show. You lucky people.

Charlie Brooker's 2014 Wipe

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Dec 30, 2014 (60 min)

Charlie Brooker's 2014 Wipe

Charlie Brooker is back for his annual review of the year, in which he reviews the year known formally as 2014. Mixing the biggest news of the year with the funny and bizarre, along with brilliant guests, it provides a welcome break from the family who still haven't left.

The end of the year is often marked by a morbid sense of self-reflection, so why not join Charlie and laugh at others instead?

Season 3

Episode 1

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2015

Episode 1

In the first of a new series, Charlie Brooker and guests attempt to wring a laugh out of the dark and depressing start to 2015 as they cast their eyes over everything that has generally caused a stir over the first few weeks of the year. Charlie looks at the reaction to the terrorist attacks in Paris, vlogging sensation Zeb has the lowdown on freedom of speech, Philomena Cunk finds out all about Winston Churchill and Cassetteboy meddle with an episode of Top Gear. There is also a look at Get Your Act Together, Wolf Hall, Page 3, the Russian military's cyborg biker and the Microsoft HoloLens.

Episode 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2015

Episode 2

Charlie counts down to the 2015 general election as excitement builds on the news channels and arguments rage over televised debates. He also takes a look at Channel 5 reality TV show 10,000 BC, uncovers the sinister side of talking doll My Friend Cayla and campaigns on behalf of soon-to-be-evicted diplodocus Dippy. There is also an examination of the mysteries of Broadchurch series two, Jake Yapp distils The One Show down to 84 seconds, 'Russell Brand' reveals the truth behind advertising and Philomena Cunk ponders philosophy.

Episode 3

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2015

Episode 3

Charlie Brooker and guests take a satirical look at everything from Fifty Shades of Grey, Eat Well for Less and 4D cinemas to the economy, Greek austerity and the horror of ISIS. Plus Jake Yapp squeezes an episode of Dinner Date into 106 seconds and internet star Zeb tackles the issue of privacy.

Episode 4

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2015

Episode 4

Charlie Brooker runs through the chart climbers, fallers and new entries with a look at the top 40 things to be worried about this week, featuring all the biggest hits from artificial intelligence to fracking. Jake Yapp compresses talent show The Voice down to 105 seconds and Philomena Cunk takes a moment to wonder about climate change.

Episode 5

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2015

Episode 5

Charlie Brooker looks back at the 30th anniversary celebrations in EastEnders, 'Russell Brand' uncovers the truth about TV and Philomena Cunk contemplates the world of medicine.

Extra

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2015

Extra

Join Charlie Brooker, who will be reminiscing about some of the best bits of the latest series of Weekly Wipe, as well as surprising us all with quite a lot of new bits too. Just when you think it's a repeat, a new thing will appear. Anything could happen.

Election Wipe

Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: May 6, 2015 (60 min)

Election Wipe

A few hours before the polls open, Charlie Brooker presents an irreverent look back at the 2015 general election campaign, mixing the big stories with the funniest and strangest moments along the way. Fromopinion worms to bizarre photo-ops, Charlie and guests including Philomena Cunk and Barry Shitpeas will save you the time of thinking about the election before the big day by doing it for you. Contains mockery.

Charlie Brooker's 2015 Wipe

Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: Dec 30, 2015 (60 min)

Charlie Brooker's 2015 Wipe

Charlie reviews the news and cultural events of 2015., Along the way he's joined by guests including Doug Stanhope and Philomena Cunk.

Charlie Brooker's 2016 Wipe

Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: Dec 29, 2016 (60 min)

Charlie Brooker's 2016 Wipe

Charlie Brooker looks back on the ups and downs of 2016. Helping Charlie to make sense of the year's news, TV and online phenomena is Philomena Cunk. In her most challenging interview yet, Philomena tries to understand what it is Professor Brian Cox is actually saying.

Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe

Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: May 14, 2020 (45 min)

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In this one-off special, Charlie Brooker returns to our screens for the first time since his Bafta Award-winning 2016 Wipe to take a look at life under lockdown.

As well as coverage of the crisis itself, he'll also be exploring what we've been watching to while away the hours.

Guest contributors joining him, from a safe distance, include the ever-insightful Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) and Barry Shitpeas (Al Campbell). If nothing else it will give you something to do for half an hour.

Specials

The Best of 2010-2015 Wipe with Charlie Brooker

Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: Dec 30, 2019 (90 min)

The Best of 2010-2015 Wipe with Charlie Brooker

For much of the decade, Charlie Brooker's End-of-Year Wipe shows provided a regular fix of laughs tinged with abject misery. Join us for a bracing retrospective as we hurtle through time together.

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