Review of the year 2009. In this end of year special, Charlie looks back at TV from the year gone by. He reviews show highlights from the year month by month.
From the Guardian, 2009: "The murder rate in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years, with 648 homicides recorded in 2008/09 - 136 fewer than the year before. Home Office statisticians said the drop was 'not a blip'. Annual crime figures published yesterday show the number of murders and manslaughters and infanticides fell to a level not seen since 1989. The crime figures also show that the recession has so far had a less than expected impact on the underlying crime rate, although domestic burglary has risen by 1% in the past year, fraud - including credit card and online fraud - has risen by 5% and shoplifting has increased by 10%. But the overall crime rate in England and Wales in the 12 months to March 2009 is officially declared to have remained stable with an estimated 10.7m offences as measured by the British Crime Survey (BCS). Crime in England and Wales actually fell by 5% according to the less reliable police-recorded crime figures. Home Office statisticians asked yesterday about the impact of the recession on the crime figures said: [...] The reduction in the homicide rate, which includes murder, manslaughter and infanticide, means the annual total of 648 is now close to the 1979 figure of 629. Attempted murders also fell by 7% last year. Overall violent crime was reported to have remained stable by the BCS and fell by 6% on the police figures. Violence against the person involving injury fell by 7% to 421,000 incidents. There was a significant further fall in gun crime with the number of incidents involving a firearm down by 17% to 8,184. The number of fatal shootings fell from 53 to 38.[...] There was a slight rise in the risk of becoming a crime victim in England and Wales - 22% to 23%. This compares with the 40% risk when crime peaked in 1995. Despite this sustained fall in crime in England and Wales over the past 14 years the majority of the public - 75% - believe crime is increasing nationally. People tend to have a more positive view of their own neighbourhood. Only about half think crime is on the increase in their area." www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jul/16/crime-figures-recession-impact See also: i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03555/crime-figures_3555010b.jpg
He did a show called "how TV ruined your life" but it is mostly re-hashed bits of Screenwipe put nto themed episodes for BBC 1 viewers who never venture over to BBC 4 for Screenwipe.
I watched all of Screen/Game/News wipe about a year ago and I was sad that there were no more. Yesterday I discovered this, yay! Any more Charlie Brooker shows I could watch? I've seen "You have been watching" too.
I know what you mean, I hated the Tim Key sections for ages, then I heard him on a radio show called "Mark Watson makes the world substantially better" (along with Tim Minchin) and that made something 'click' in my head that made me start liking him... I can't really explain, I think maybe I took him too seriously before, but if you take him as just really dry comedy, you appreciate him more. Though I can fully understand why he wouldnt appeal to a lot of people.
Oh, I've seen those too. Yeah, most of it is recycled Screenwipe, but there are some original bits. I have to admit, I still find Tim Key's poetry a bit dull.
The whole thing about the news accidentally broadcasting the uncensored version of Christian Bales meltdown is ridiculous! He said fuck for god sake.....it's a little 4 letter word it's not the end of the world....honestly I don't get why certain words are so frowned up on. They're literally just words! Maybe if we stop seeing them as bad people would stop being offended by it. :l
thank you for uploading Charlie Brooker's work. Love his show.
Who's watching during 2020 lockdown...
re-watching and preparing for 2013 wipe :D
From the Guardian, 2009: "The murder rate in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years, with 648 homicides recorded in 2008/09 - 136 fewer than the year before. Home Office statisticians said the drop was 'not a blip'.
Annual crime figures published yesterday show the number of murders and manslaughters and infanticides fell to a level not seen since 1989.
The crime figures also show that the recession has so far had a less than expected impact on the underlying crime rate, although domestic burglary has risen by 1% in the past year, fraud - including credit card and online fraud - has risen by 5% and shoplifting has increased by 10%.
But the overall crime rate in England and Wales in the 12 months to March 2009 is officially declared to have remained stable with an estimated 10.7m offences as measured by the British Crime Survey (BCS). Crime in England and Wales actually fell by 5% according to the less reliable police-recorded crime figures.
Home Office statisticians asked yesterday about the impact of the recession on the crime figures said: [...]
The reduction in the homicide rate, which includes murder, manslaughter and infanticide, means the annual total of 648 is now close to the 1979 figure of 629. Attempted murders also fell by 7% last year.
Overall violent crime was reported to have remained stable by the BCS and fell by 6% on the police figures. Violence against the person involving injury fell by 7% to 421,000 incidents.
There was a significant further fall in gun crime with the number of incidents involving a firearm down by 17% to 8,184. The number of fatal shootings fell from 53 to 38.[...]
There was a slight rise in the risk of becoming a crime victim in England and Wales - 22% to 23%. This compares with the 40% risk when crime peaked in 1995.
Despite this sustained fall in crime in England and Wales over the past 14 years the majority of the public - 75% - believe crime is increasing nationally. People tend to have a more positive view of their own neighbourhood. Only about half think crime is on the increase in their area."
www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jul/16/crime-figures-recession-impact
See also: i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03555/crime-figures_3555010b.jpg
He did a show called "how TV ruined your life" but it is mostly re-hashed bits of Screenwipe put nto themed episodes for BBC 1 viewers who never venture over to BBC 4 for Screenwipe.
'I'm laughing so hard I've forgotten about death!' gonna have to use that one
"I'm real happy for you and I'm gonna let you finish except I'm blatantly not 'cos here I am right now interrupting you."
"Fuzzy faced cosmic ordering box opening enthusiast" - best description of Noel Edmonds *ever*.
Thank you for the uploads, sir.
WTF is Noel HQ? When, whaaaa?
Noel Edmonds channelling Glen Beck there. Scary.
someone explain the metaphor in the opening sequence
I watched all of Screen/Game/News wipe about a year ago and I was sad that there were no more. Yesterday I discovered this, yay! Any more Charlie Brooker shows I could watch? I've seen "You have been watching" too.
A bit late, but there's "How TV Ruined Your Life".
I thought youtube was buffering, but it was Kanye's brain
Why was Charlie Brooker censored from saying fuck but they let the clip of Christian Bale go uncensored?
Noels HQ or our version of a Nuremberg rally
Wow, If Howie Mandel, Paul Stossel and Glenn Beck managed to take over the set of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, it would probably be a hit.
So true.
@BohemianFish Glad i'm not the only one who thought that...Psycho Edmonds
anyone know the song name during the start of febuary?
I know what you mean, I hated the Tim Key sections for ages, then I heard him on a radio show called "Mark Watson makes the world substantially better" (along with Tim Minchin) and that made something 'click' in my head that made me start liking him... I can't really explain, I think maybe I took him too seriously before, but if you take him as just really dry comedy, you appreciate him more. Though I can fully understand why he wouldnt appeal to a lot of people.
"Noel went like proper BADSHIT I thought was gonna hit someone"
What's the music used at 6:45? :s
In the Netherlands we don't give a shit if someone uses swears on morning TV :P
Was there a 2008 wipe?
epic cliff-hanger
Eek, this Noel guy is the UK's Bill O'Reilly. D:
Box opening enthusiast Noel Edmunds.
thank you zthemusic, you beautiful person
@simmyjester The only difference being we banished ours to Deal or No Deal, and yours gets to interview the President
I fucking love Barry shitpeas
Yeah, like fuck Noels not getting paid for that.
Oh, I've seen those too. Yeah, most of it is recycled Screenwipe, but there are some original bits. I have to admit, I still find Tim Key's poetry a bit dull.
Charlie for Director General!
I echo this in 2024. xD
Ah, I found it. :D It's called A Fifth of Beethoven.
anyone who has ever complained to a tv channel should be immediately culled
why did they say unacceptable swear words, are there swear words acceptable for 9oclock in the morning?
this was noel (not a mason) trying to stick in jim - the corpse shgger - savile
I love you zthemusic... that is all.
@simmyjester Not really, Noel used to be fun.
Fucking love Charlie Brooker and you mr music for uploading :D
HOOOORAY FOR KANYE WEST!!! HE'S JUST TELLING IT LIKE IT IS!
Barry Shitpeas
BARRY SHITPEAS!
See, I never liked Noel Edmonds much, I basically just ignored his existence. But now I just feel like hating the man.
lol @ mugged nuns.
@simmyjester he never was! he seems it on here. wtf!
The whole thing about the news accidentally broadcasting the uncensored version of Christian Bales meltdown is ridiculous! He said fuck for god sake.....it's a little 4 letter word it's not the end of the world....honestly I don't get why certain words are so frowned up on. They're literally just words! Maybe if we stop seeing them as bad people would stop being offended by it. :l
HOORAY FOR KANYE WEST
HOORAY FOR KANYE WEST!