S5.E1 ∙ Episode #5.1 Mon, Nov 17, 2008 Charlie recaps the news since last series, discusses the war between the TV and the newspapers and finance tightening in TV. Features about Britannia High and Paul Ross's Big Black Book of Horror. 8.3 /10
S5.E3 ∙ Episode #5.3 Mon, Dec 01, 2008 Charlie Brooker hosts a screen wipe special dedicated to inspirational TV writing. 7.9 /10
S5.E4 ∙ Episode #5.4 Mon, Dec 08, 2008 Charlie talks about TV's current obsession with "mission" documentaries, and decides to make one of his own. 8.1 /10
S5.E5 ∙ Episode #5.5 Mon, Dec 15, 2008 This edition focuses on kids' TV, including some lesser seen items. 8.4 /10