I don't watch TV unless there is a major sporting event like Wimbledon semifinals and finals , test cricket limited overs , rugby tri nations , football championship leagues etc.
TV is general meant for small children ( cartoons) and pensioners who are very old.
My advice to Bryan is to read widely- magazines ie newseek , economist, times , Africa confidential. Read novels , autobiographies , journals.
These are free in the library- borrow.
When bored and tired - get you dr dre headphones and listen to relaxing music.
For news - get all the updates on twitter.
Jakoyo can go for 3 months without watching his 42 inch TV with over 500 channels.