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  • 2006-07-20T21:30:00Z on BBC Four
  • 30m
  • 3h (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Comedy, Documentary
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.

5 episodes

Series Premiere

2006-07-20T21:30:00Z

1x01 Episode One

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode One

  • 2006-07-20T21:30:00Z30m

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.

2006-07-27T21:30:00Z

1x02 Episode Two

1x02 Episode Two

  • 2006-07-27T21:30:00Z30m

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.

2006-08-03T21:30:00Z

1x03 Episode Three

1x03 Episode Three

  • 2006-08-03T21:30:00Z30m

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.

Season Finale

2006-08-10T21:30:00Z

1x04 Episode Four

Season Finale

1x04 Episode Four

  • 2006-08-10T21:30:00Z30m

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).

2006-08-17T21:30:00Z

1x05 Screenwipe USA

1x05 Screenwipe USA

  • 2006-08-17T21:30:00Z30m

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.

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