Quick Summary
Lilith appears on a talk show to publicise her new book that examines men who are detrimental to women. She brings Sam onto the set as a live illustration of the archetypal male chauvinist pig, using him to demonstrate the type of behaviour her book condemns.
About This Program ✦
is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the talk‑show format, offering a platform where guests discuss their latest projects and ideas. The series is catalogued simply as a “programme” and is identified by the title Severe Crane Damage. In this particular instalment, Lilith appears as the featured guest to promote a newly released book. The work focuses on men who are detrimental to women, examining the ways in which certain male behaviours can be harmful. Lilith uses the opportunity to outline the book’s central argument and to highlight the patterns she identifies among the men she describes as “bad for women”. To illustrate her point, Lilith brings Sam onto the set, presenting him as the quintessential example of a male chauvinist pig. By positioning Sam as a living embodiment of the archetype she critiques, she aims to give the audience a concrete illustration of the attitudes and actions discussed in her book. The segment therefore combines a promotional interview with a demonstrative example, allowing viewers to see the book’s themes played out in a real‑world interaction.
Cheers broadcasts on Channel 4 HD at 7:20am, Thursday, 12 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)




