Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 2

Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 2

Season 2

Network
Episodes5
DatesJuli 20, 2006 - Dez. 31, 2006
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Episodes

Episode 1
Season 2Episode 130 min

Episode 1

Brooker talks about how difficult it is to actually make the smallest bit of TV. Brooker reviews the morning slots on television, Doctor Who, EastEnders and aspirational TV. Jamie Whyte talks about advertising on TV.
Juli 20, 2006
Episode 2
Season 2Episode 230 min

Episode 2

Brooker discusses why some people want to be famous and will do anything to get on TV. He reviews psychic and medium programmes, Big Brother and Love Island. David Quantick discusses his gripes with "list" shows.
Juli 27, 2006
Episode 3
Season 2Episode 330 min

Episode 3

Brooker looks into sex on television. He reviews where TV is heading in the future and where it is now, Emmerdale, cookery shows and Deadwood. Catherine Townsend talks about unrealistic sex on television.
Aug. 3, 2006
Episode 4
Season 2Episode 430 min

Episode 4

Brooker goes in depth into how you can get an idea on TV. He reviews TV consumer shows, Hollyoaks and Dragons' Den. A spoof voice commentary from the director of The Mint is supplied (by Adam Buxton).
Aug. 10, 2006
Episode 5
Season 2Episode 530 min

Episode 5

Screenwipe USA. In this USA special, Brooker goes in depth into American TV and compares the main differences between British and American Television. He reviews American soap operas, American reality crime shows, To Catch a Predator and The Wire. Lewis Black talks about his experiences with television.
Aug. 17, 2006

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