Spoilers can't ruin true enjoyment of your favourite book series, TV show or sports team – here's why

By Tom Grimwood, Professor of Social Philosophy, University of Cumbria

As I write this, my wife is desperately trying to avoid spoilers for the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing. Having missed the original broadcast, she has been frantically logging out of all forms of social media, lest a stray Facebook status or retweet give the game away. Add to this the possibility of a friend innocently revealing what happens, and it’s clear just how difficult it is to live spoiler-free.

And it’s not just difficult for those watching television. For followers of sports, too, there is a longstanding…

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