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Newswipe with Charlie Brooker

2009 – 2010Show2 seasons12 episodes

DocumentaryNews
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

Summary

Newswipe with Charlie Brooker was a British news review programme broadcast on BBC Four written and presented by Charlie Brooker. It is similar to Brooker's Screenwipe series which is also shown on BBC Four.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Newswipe with Charlie Brooker episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode 1, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Episode 2, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Episode 3, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Episode 4, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Episode, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 Episode 6, 7.4
  1. S2 E1 Episode 1, 7.5
  2. S2 E2 Episode 2, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 Episode 3, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 Episode 4, 7.7
  5. S2 E5 Episode 5, 7.3
  6. S2 E6 Episode 6, 6.9

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Adam Curtis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 25, 2009 · February 23, 2010 · Ended

First aired
March 25, 2009
Last aired
February 23, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
News, Documentary
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Newswipe with Charlie Brooker worth watching?"

Questions about Newswipe with Charlie Brooker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Newswipe with Charlie Brooker worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.6).

How long does it take to watch Newswipe with Charlie Brooker?

6 h

About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2010.

Will Newswipe with Charlie Brooker make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Newswipe with Charlie Brooker?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for complexity.