Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Series 02 (2006)

Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe
Series 02
Year: 2006
Produced By: BBC4

Episode 01:

Charlie talks about how difficult it is to actually make the smallest bit of TV. Charlie reviews the morning slots on television, "Doctor Who," "Eastenders" and aspirational TV. Jamie Whyte talks about advertising on TV.

Episode 02:

Charlie 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.

Episode 03:

Charlie 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.

Episode 04:

Charlie goes in depth into how you can get an idea on TV. He reviews TV consumer shows, "Hollyoaks" and "Dragon's Den." A spoof voice commentary from the director of "The Mint" is supplied (by Adam Buxton).

Episode 05 - Screenwipe USA:

A special edition of the show in which Charlie Brooker takes an impertinent look at American television. Featuring contributions from Lewis Black (The Daily Show) and Rob Long (Conversations With My Agent). In this USA special, Charlie 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.