The BEST episodes written by Charlie Brooker
#1 - Episode 4
Nathan Barley - Season 1 - Episode 4
Dan accidentally creates a new hairstyle after sleeping in paint. Nathan tries to impress glam TV chick Dajve ""dave"" Bikinus. Something is killed.
#2 - Episode 5
10 O'Clock Live - Season 2 - Episode 5
In this epsiode Boy George discusses gay marriage with David Mitchell.
#3 - Children's Television
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 4 - Episode 5
Brooker focuses on children's television from past to present, and even has a go at being a children's TV presenter on Toonattik. He reviews Johnny Ball Games, In The Night Garden, Yo Gabba Gabba! and LazyTown. Kirsten O'Brien talks about ChuckleVision and Andy Nyman talks about The Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson. The end of the episode includes a tribute to Bagpuss creator Oliver Postgate who had died the previous week.
#4 - Aspiration
How TV Ruined Your Life - Season 1 - Episode 3
From Dallas to Grand Designs, TV continually rubs desirable lifestyles in your face, making you feel inadequate in the process. Warning: contains Sophie Dahl and coffins.
#5 - Episode 8
10 O'Clock Live - Season 2 - Episode 8
David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne bring a witty, informative and wry take on the week's news, events and current affairs. Guests include Dr Dawn Harper, GP Embarrassing Bodies, Morgan Spurlock, director of Super Size Me and comedian and presenter, Amy Lame who discuss whether the government has any right to try and persuade us to be healthy in view of the incredible strain on the NHS - or should the Nanny state keep its nose out of our business?
#6 - Gameswipe
Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe - Season 1 - Episode 1
Charlie Brooker sets his caustic sights on video games. Expect acerbic comment as he looks at the various genres, how they have changed since their early conception and how the media represents games and gamers. Features interviews with Dara O'Briain, sitcom scribe Graham Linehan and Rab and Ryan from Consolevania.
#7 - Shut Up and Dance
Black Mirror - Season 3 - Episode 3
When withdrawn 19-year-old Kenny stumbles headlong into an online trap, he is quickly forced into an uneasy alliance with shifty Hector – both of them at the mercy of persons unknown.
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#8 - Love
How TV Ruined Your Life - Season 1 - Episode 4
Charlie Brooker argues that TV has warped our expectations of romance with a toxic combination of Blind Date and rom-coms. Do 'soulmates' even exist? Warning: this episode contains traces of Dirty Den and suggestive swimwear.
#9 - The Lifecycle
How TV Ruined Your Life - Season 1 - Episode 2
From kids shows to Countdown, TV has something to infuriate anyone of any age. Warning: this episode contains creepy dolls and the 1980s Oxo dad.
#10 - San Junipero
Black Mirror - Season 3 - Episode 4
California, 1987: San Junipero is a fun-loving beach town synonymous with sun, surf, and sex. And for recent arrivals Yorkie and Kelly, it’s going to be a life-changer…
#11 - TV Advertising
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 4 - Episode 2
Brooker talks about television advertising; the guidelines, its history and how they work. He reviews Mad Men. Tim Key recites another poem.
#12 - Episode 2
10 O'Clock Live - Season 2 - Episode 2
The second show of the new series of this live comedy and current affairs show hosted by David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne. These hosts shine an uncomfortably bright light on the week's events bringing a witty, informative and wry take on the world of current affairs. The show is an ever-changing mixture of topical comedy, satire, sketches, and round table discussions designed to get the audience debating and questioning what's really happening in the world around us. The guests for this show are George Galloway and Times columnist Hugo Rifkind.
#13 - David Walliams, Christian O'Connell, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
8 Out of 10 Cats - Season 1 - Episode 2
Jimmy Carr Hosts the quiz with team captains Sean Lock and Dave Spikey. Guests are David Walliams, Christian O'Connell, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.
#14 - Episode 6
Nathan Barley - Season 1 - Episode 6
In the final episode, Nathan finds his way into Claire's meeting with a TV commissioner, Pingu is finally broken like a rag doll and Dan discovers a way to get rid of Nathan.
#15 - Episode 2
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe - Season 3 - Episode 2
Charlie counts down to the 2015 general election as excitement builds on the news channels and arguments rage over televised debates. He also takes a look at Channel 5 reality TV show 10,000 BC, uncovers the sinister side of talking doll My Friend Cayla and campaigns on behalf of soon-to-be-evicted diplodocus Dippy. There is also an examination of the mysteries of Broadchurch series two, Jake Yapp distils The One Show down to 84 seconds, 'Russell Brand' reveals the truth behind advertising and Philomena Cunk ponders philosophy.
#16 - Fifteen Million Merits
Black Mirror - Season 1 - Episode 2
Set in a sarcastic version of a future reality, 15 Million Merits is a satire on entertainment shows and our insatiable thirst for distraction. In this world, everyone is confined to a life of strange physical drudgery. The only way to escape this life is to enter the 'Hot Shot' talent show and just pray you can impress the judges.
#17 - Episode 1
Nathan Barley - Season 1 - Episode 1
Baffled human wreck Dan Ashcroft watches in horror as his world is over-run with 24 carat berks, led by a strutting, brainless cock-of-the-walk called Nathan Barley, who, distressingly, has designs on Dan's sister Claire.
#18 - Episode 4
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 3 - Episode 4
Brooker talks about television that is aimed at today's youth. He reviews My Super Sweet 16, America's Next Top Model and The Tudors. Matt Berry about television theme tunes, especially those of Ronnie Hazelhurst.
#19 - Episode 1
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe - Season 3 - Episode 1
In the first of a new series, Charlie Brooker and guests attempt to wring a laugh out of the dark and depressing start to 2015 as they cast their eyes over everything that has generally caused a stir over the first few weeks of the year. Charlie looks at the reaction to the terrorist attacks in Paris, vlogging sensation Zeb has the lowdown on freedom of speech, Philomena Cunk finds out all about Winston Churchill and Cassetteboy meddle with an episode of Top Gear. There is also a look at Get Your Act Together, Wolf Hall, Page 3, the Russian military's cyborg biker and the Microsoft HoloLens.
#20 - TV Writing
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 4 - Episode 3
In this slightly extended episode, Brooker is joined by some of the best TV writers in the business today. They talk about how they started out and how they go about writing a television show. Featured in this episode are; Russell T Davies, Paul Abbott, Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain, Graham Linehan and Tony Jordan.
#21 - Hated in the Nation
Black Mirror - Season 3 - Episode 6
A police detective and her geeky young sidekick investigate a string of grisly murders with a sinister link to social media.
#22 - Playtest
Black Mirror - Season 3 - Episode 2
A thrill-seeking globetrotter visits Britain, hooks up with a woman and tests the latest in video game technology – “a device as mind-bendingly sophisticated as it is terrifying.”
#23 - Undercover Cloth (2)
A Touch of Cloth - Season 2 - Episode 2
Going even deeper undercover, Cloth learns that Macratty's big plan has got even bigger, taking on a heist for the mysterious Big Man.
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#24 - Episode 3
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe - Season 3 - Episode 3
Charlie Brooker and guests take a satirical look at everything from Fifty Shades of Grey, Eat Well for Less and 4D cinemas to the economy, Greek austerity and the horror of ISIS. Plus Jake Yapp squeezes an episode of Dinner Date into 106 seconds and internet star Zeb tackles the issue of privacy.
#25 - Black Museum
Black Mirror - Season 4 - Episode 6
On a dusty stretch of highway, a traveler stumbles across a museum that boasts rare criminal artefacts -- and a disturbing main attraction.
#26 - Episode 4
10 O'Clock Live - Season 2 - Episode 4
The fourth show of the second series of this live comedy and current affairs show. Hosts David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne bring a witty, informative and wry take on the week's news, events and current affairs. Studio guests include journalist and author, Toby Young and New Statesman's senior political editor, Mehdi Hasan.
#27 - Episode 6
10 O'Clock Live - Season 2 - Episode 6
David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne bring a witty, informative and wry take on the week's news, events and current affairs. Guests include David Starkey, who discusses women's rights and the female quota with Natalie Haynes.
#28 - Episode 2
Nathan Barley - Season 1 - Episode 2
Dan is canonised against his will, while Nathan throws a party for his God-defeatingly rubbish website and oozes closer to Claire.
#29 - Joan Is Awful
Black Mirror - Season 6 - Episode 1
An average woman discovers a global streaming service has adapted her daily life — and her secrets — into a drama starring A-list actress Salma Hayek.
#30 - Frankie Boyle, Alan Carr, Iain Lee, Rob Rouse
8 Out of 10 Cats - Season 1 - Episode 6
Jimmy Carr Hosts the quiz with team captains Sean Lock and Dave Spikey. Guests are Frankie Boyle, Alan Carr, Iain Lee and Rob Rouse.
#31 - Progress
How TV Ruined Your Life - Season 1 - Episode 5
From the moon landings to Blake's 7 to CSI: Miami, Charlie Brooker argues that television has warped our relationship with technology. Warning: this episode contains a computerised Simon Cowell and a lady in a silver catsuit.
#32 - Episode 1
10 O'Clock Live - Season 2 - Episode 1
The weekly, live comedy and current affairs show hosted by David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne returns for a second series. Each week the hosts shine an uncomfortably bright light on the week's events bringing a witty, informative and wry take on the world of current affairs. The show is an ever-changing mixture of topical comedy, satire, sketches, and round table discussions designed to get the audience debating and questioning what's really happening in the world around us. The show is broadcast live each week with the team joined by a range of studio guests, from politicians to cultural commentators and other experts.
#33 - Fear
How TV Ruined Your Life - Season 1 - Episode 1
From hysterical public information films to grisly crime dramas, terror spills out of almost every channel. As Charlie explores TV's approach to fear, you won't know whether to laugh or scream. Warning: contains traces of Michael Buerk and a semi-naked lady.
#34 - Lauren Laverne, Rob Rouse, Christian Slater, Johnny Vegas
8 Out of 10 Cats - Season 2 - Episode 6
Christian Slater, Johnny Vegas, Lauren Laverne and Rob Rouse join host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Dave Spikey.
#35 - White Bear
Black Mirror - Season 2 - Episode 2
Victoria wakes up and cannot remember anything about her life. Everyone she encounters refuses to communicate with her and enjoys filming her discomfort on their phones. Victoria meets Jem, who explains that a signal is being transmitted that has turned most of the population into dumb voyeurs. This apathy has allowed the unaffected, the 'hunters', to do what they want and they are out to get people like her and Victoria. Jem and Victoria set out to destroy the transmitter, but can they manage it and will it end their torment?
Watch Now:Apple TV
#36 - Episode 2
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 3 - Episode 2
Brooker talks about the decline of the ending credits on TV programmes. He reviews Ann Widdecombe Versus Prostitution, Secret Diary of a Call Girl and Street Doctor. Richard Herring talks about Big Cook, Little Cook.
#37 - Be Right Back
Black Mirror - Season 2 - Episode 1
Martha and Ash are a young couple who move to a remote cottage. The day after the move, Ash is killed returning the hire van. At the funeral, Martha's friend Sarah tells her about a new service that lets people stay in touch with the deceased. By using all his past online communications and social media profiles, a new 'Ash' can be created. Martha is disgusted by the concept but then in a confused and lonely state she decides to talk to 'him'…
#38 - The National Anthem
Black Mirror - Season 1 - Episode 1
A twisted parable for the Twitter age, The National Anthem looks at how life is very much harder for the rich and supposedly powerful now that information is disseminated so quickly and public opinion is so loud, powerful and quick to change. It's a political thriller in which the Prime Minister faces a huge dilemma - and that's all that can be revealed for now...
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#39 - Hang the DJ
Black Mirror - Season 4 - Episode 4
Paired up by a dating program that puts an expiration date on all relationships, Frank and Amy soon begin to question the system's logic.
#40 - Episode 3
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 2 - Episode 3
Brooker discusses what it's like to be the "talent" on a TV show. He reviews shows aimed at men; Ross Kemp on Gangs, Top Gear and Britain's Hardest. He also reviews courtroom reality show The Verdict. Reginald D Hunter talks about British TV from an American perspective.
#42 - Episode 4
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe - Season 3 - Episode 4
Charlie Brooker runs through the chart climbers, fallers and new entries with a look at the top 40 things to be worried about this week, featuring all the biggest hits from artificial intelligence to fracking. Jake Yapp compresses talent show The Voice down to 105 seconds and Philomena Cunk takes a moment to wonder about climate change.
#43 - Episode 1
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 4 - Episode 1
Brooker discusses the notion of people complaining about television. He reviews Britannia High, Paul Ross's Big Black Book of Horror. Liza Tarbuck talks about Tales of the Riverbank.
#44 - Episode Six
Newswipe - Season 1 - Episode 6
In the final episode of this series Charlie Brooker sets his satirical sights on news and current affairs, with the help of Nick Davies and Peter Oborne.
#45 - Episode 5
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe - Season 3 - Episode 5
Charlie Brooker looks back at the 30th anniversary celebrations in EastEnders, 'Russell Brand' uncovers the truth about TV and Philomena Cunk contemplates the world of medicine.
#46 - The First Case (2)
A Touch of Cloth - Season 1 - Episode 2
Booze addled and widowed loner, DCI Jack Cloth continues his struggle to hold himself together while solving grisly murders and suffering from the death of his wife.
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#47 - Episode 4
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 2 - Episode 4
Brooker talks about how video and editing techniques and technology have improved over time. He reviews Primeval and The Sex Inspectors. Stewart Lee talks about how the perception of teenagers on TV has changed over the years. Grace Dent talks about love storylines in soap operas.
#48 - Undercover Cloth (1)
A Touch of Cloth - Season 2 - Episode 1
Cloth has quit the force, never to return. Well, until a bank robbery goes wrong. But things are awkward at the station, particularly with ACC Tom Boss back at work.
Watch Now:Amazon
#49 - Television News
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 3 - Episode 3
In this television news special, Brooker talks about the need to entertain on the news and also the rise of 24-hour news. Adam Curtis talks about the rise and fall of the television journalist.
#50 - Documentaries
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe - Season 4 - Episode 4
Brooker talks about the change in direction that modern day documentaries have taken. He launches his own mission documentary; "Konnie's Great British Wee", fronted by Konnie Huq. He reviews Miss Naked Beauty and Jamie's Ministry of Food.