Charlie Brooker's Yearly Wipe

Charlie Brooker's Yearly Wipe Specials

TV Show

Specials Episodes

1. 2010 Wipe

December 27th, 20101 hr

Since you've probably already forgotten what happened this year, Charlie Brooker's 2010 Wipe is here to fill in the blanks. From the Chilean miners to the General Election, from Sherlock to The Only Way is Essex, Brooker unhelpfully points a finger and laughs. With contributors including Doug Stanhope, Grace Dent and Nick Davies and poetry from Tim Key you'd be a fool to miss it, which is why you won't.

2. 2011 Wipe

December 30th, 20111 hr

Charlie Brooker takes a comedic look back at the hectic events of 2011 - a mad year of royal weddings, Gypsy Weddings, riots, phone-hacking and Desperate Scousewives. With contributions from Doug Stanhope, Adam Curtis and Brian Limond.

3. 2012 Wipe

January 1st, 20131 hr

Charlie Brooker takes an irreverent look back at 2012. It was a busy year crammed full of Olympian events, including the jubilee, some elections, pussy riots, exposed regal flesh, The Valleys and also some actual Olympian events.

4. 2013 Wipe

December 28th, 20131 hr

Before we all plunge into the depths of January despair, it is time to put on your party hat and reflect on 2013 with Charlie Brooker's annual Christmas and New Year shindig. This is a high-octane glance back at a year in which almost nothing happened - apart from meteors, edible horses, cyclists on steroids, insurgents in Mali, fake space monkeys, Splash!, Oscar Pistorius, the Pope resigning, a new Pope, Christopher Dormer, The One Show, Chris Huhne, Gogglebox, Bedtime Live, Thatcher's death, a Beiber backlash, Miley Cyrus, twerking, Dogging Tales, the Castro kidnappings, snooping, Snowden, a royal baby, Your Face Sounds Familiar, Egypt, Godfrey Bloom, the Damian McBride diaries, Diana (the film), GTA V, Sex Box, hurricanes, storms, Russell Brand on Newsnight and an American government shutdown. Joining Charlie to tackle the whole year in one hour will be an array of guests, which is why you do not want to miss it.

5. 2014 Wipe

December 30th, 20141 hr

The writer and broadcaster takes a satirical look back at the events of the past year, casting his eye over the news, film, TV and social media. Among the stories he reflects on are the ice-bucket challenge craze, the rise and fall of Dapper laughs and the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Featuring contributions by Diane Morgan, Al Campbell, Adam Curtis and Cassetteboy.

6. Election Wipe

May 6th, 20151 hr

As the nation prepares to take to the polling stations, Charlie Brooker's Election Wipe will bring viewers a summary of the good, the bad and the inevitable ugliness of the election campaign. In effect, Brooker will follow it so everyone else doesn't have to. From cringeworthy bacon-sandwich related fails to TV debate triumphs, Charlie will despair, digest and digress over it all. But he won't be doing it on his own. Alongside comedian Morgana Robinson, Weekly Wipe's Philomena Cunk and Barry Shitpeas will impart their unique perspective on the politics, propaganda and party plans the nation is set to have rammed down its throat.

7. 2015 Wipe

December 30th, 20151 hr

Charlie Brooker is back for his annual review of the year to pick over the bones of 2015's news and cultural events. A year which saw the beginning of Corbyn-mania and a Tory majority and the end of Page Three and Cecil the Lion. Tackling the terrifying truth of the past 12 months as well as the more bizarre news stories, TV shows and general phenomena, Charlie's joined by brilliant guests including comedian Doug Stanhope and the ever insightful Philomena Cunk. It is basically like the Queen's speech but funnier, longer and contains adult humour.

8. 2016 Wipe

December 29th, 20161 hr

Charlie Brooker looks back on the ups and downs of 2016. Helping Charlie to make sense of the year's news, TV and online phenomena is Philomena Cunk. In her most challenging interview yet, Philomena tries to understand what it is Professor Brian Cox is actually saying.

9. The Best of 2010–2015 Wipe with Charlie Brooker

December 30th, 20191 hr

End of decade compilation show with new introduction by Philomena Cunk. Was followed by a repeat of 2016 Wipe.

10. Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe

May 14th, 20201 hr

Charlie Brooker is back, and he takes a look at life before and after the coronavirus lockdown. As well as coverage of the crisis itself, Charlie also explores what the public have been watching to while away the hours. Guest contributors joining him, from a safe distance, include the ever-insightful Philomena Cunk and Barry Shitpeas.

All Seasons

Season 7

Season 7

Dec 30, 2015
Season 6

Season 6

Dec 3, 2016
Season 5

Season 5

Jan 3, 2015
Season 4

Season 4

Jan 5, 2014
Season 3

Season 3

Jan 2, 2013
Season 2

Season 2

Dec 30, 2011
Season 1

Season 1

Dec 27, 2010
Specials

Specials

Dec 27, 2010