Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe is a television programme about television programmes; the cost, the surprising amount of work and bureaucracy involved, how programmes are selected for broadcast, and, usually scathing, analysis of specific programmes and genres. Brooker often pays particular attention to more obscure channels on satellite, freeview and cable, such as those dedicated to gambling, shopping, horoscopes, and pornography. He explores the probable effects of television in society, and how often programmes can create in the viewer feelings of inadequacy, depression, fear, and anxiety. To balance things, usually one segment of each show is dedicated to positive reviews, with analysis on why the style and content is so absorbing.
Show Info
Network: BBC Four
(2006 -
2009)
Schedule: Tuesdays at 22:30
(30 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Variety
Genres:
Comedy
Episodes ordered: 5 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
Charlie Brooker's 2009 Wipe
Episode S05 Special; Dec 22, 2009
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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S05 Special: Charlie Brooker's 2009 Wipe | Dec 22, 2009 | |
S05 Special: Charlie Brooker's 2008 Wipe | Dec 24, 2008 | |
5x05: Episode 5 | Dec 16, 2008 |