How TV Ruined Your Life (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Series · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2011, How TV Ruined Your Life is a documentary and comedy series.

What it’s about. How TV Ruined Your Life is a six-episode BBC Two television series written and presented by Charlie Brooker. Charlie Brooker, whose earlier TV-related programmes include How to Watch Television, Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe and You Have Been Watching, examines how the medium has bent reality to fit its own ends. Produced by Zeppotron, the series aired its first episode in January 2011.

Who’s in it. How TV Ruined Your Life stars Charlie Brooker as Presenter, Gemma Arrowsmith, Mark Powley and Brenda Dowsett, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, How TV Ruined Your Life has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How TV Ruined Your Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of How TV Ruined Your Life tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch How TV Ruined Your Life (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for How TV Ruined Your Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is How TV Ruined Your Life worth watching?
How TV Ruined Your Life holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in How TV Ruined Your Life?
How TV Ruined Your Life stars Charlie Brooker, Gemma Arrowsmith, Mark Powley, Brenda Dowsett and Stuart Organ.
When was How TV Ruined Your Life released?
How TV Ruined Your Life was released in 2011.