Screenwipe
A sharp, comedic look at recent television, mixing reviews of current shows with punchy commentary on what’s on screen and how TV gets made. The host’s sarcastic, fast-moving style swings between occasional praise and gleeful takedowns of the medium’s worst habits.
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Season 2
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E1
Episode One
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.
Jul 20, 2006 -
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E2
Episode Two
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.
Jul 27, 2006 -
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E3
Episode Three
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 -
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E4
Episode Four
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 -
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E5
Episode Five (Screenwipe USA)
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 · 60m
