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Review: Newswipe 1×1

Charlie Brooker in Newswipe

In the UK: Wednesdays, 10.30pm, BBC4

I think it’s fair enough to say we do loves a bit of Charlie Brooker round here. I think it’s fair to say that’s quite a common feeling.

But I think it’s also fair to say that he’s spreading himself a bit thin. He’s writing two columns for The Guardian a week; he’s on Have I Got News For You every so often; he’s got his regular Screenwipe show on BBC4; he’s got an upcoming TV reviews show for Channel 4; he’s just finished making Dead Set for E4.

Phew. That’s a lot.

Now he’s doing Newswipe for BBC4, in which he tries to tell you the news of the week, but really – as the show’s title suggests – is really just Screenwipe but dedicated to TV news.

And it’s really not very good. See? Spread too thin.

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Charlie Brooker’s You Have Been Watching

Screenwipe‘s Charlie Brooker is bringing his inimitable style and humour to a new comedy show for Channel 4 in which Charlie, along with his special guests, will cast their eyes over the week’s TV, both home grown and from around the world. Expect Charlie to be his unique and knowing self – and a night of hilarity that really will make you question what you watch!

The show will be recorded at BBC TV Centre this Friday, 30th January 2009.

Booking is now open for the show which will be recorded at BBC TV Centre, Wood Lane, London W12 7RJ at 7.00pm on Friday 30th January 2009. If you’d to join us, then apply now!

You may apply now online at www.sroaudiences.com

Tuesday’s end of year news

The Daily News will return on Monday 5th January 2009. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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