Charlie Brooker argues that TV has warped our expectations of romance with a toxic combination of Blind Date and rom-coms. Do 'soulmates' even exist? Warning: this episode contains traces of Dirty Den and suggestive swimwear.
- Directed by
- Christian Watt
- Written by
- Charlie Brooker
Guest stars
All episodes — Season 1
Open season page- 1S1 E1
Fear
Jan 25, 201130 min
From hysterical public information films to grisly crime dramas, terror spills out of almost every channel. As Charlie explores TV's approach to fear, you won't know whether to laugh or scream. Warning: contains traces of Michael Buerk and
- 2S1 E2
The Lifecycle
Feb 1, 201130 min
From kids shows to Countdown, TV has something to infuriate anyone of any age. Warning: this episode contains creepy dolls and the 1980s Oxo dad.
- 3S1 E3
Aspiration
Feb 8, 201130 min
From Dallas to Grand Designs, TV continually rubs desirable lifestyles in your face, making you feel inadequate in the process. Warning: contains Sophie Dahl and coffins.
- 5S1 E5
Progress
Mar 1, 201130 min
From the moon landings to Blake's 7 to CSI: Miami, Charlie Brooker argues that television has warped our relationship with technology. Warning: this episode contains a computerised Simon Cowell and a lady in a silver catsuit.
- 6S1 E6
Knowledge
Mar 8, 201130 min
Charlie Brooker traces how TV's notion of knowledge has changed from bespectacled experts to celebrity presenter drivel.