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How TV Ruined Your Life

How TV Ruined Your Life

Description: Have you ever dreamed of living a life like you see on TV or in the movies? Chances are you won't be able to live like that. In this six-part series, presenter Charlie Brooker explains why. Each episode, Brooker explores a different theme to explain what went wrong and how much the TV and movie ideal differs from reality.
Genre: Comedy
Year Released: 2011
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: January 25, 2011
Program Creator: Charlie Brooker
Networks: BBC, BBC Two
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