Charlie Brooker

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Charlie Brooker

Born March 3, 1971 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK (age 55)

Charlton Brooker is an English television presenter, author, screenwriter, producer, satirist and social critic. He is the creator and co-showrunner of the sci-fi drama anthology series Black Mirror, and has written for comedy series such as Brass Eye, The 11 O'Clock Show and Nathan Barley.

Known For

Black Mirror: BandersnatchBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch · 2018
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
6.82018
MovieThrillerScience Fiction
In 1984, a young programmer begins to question reality as he adapts a dark fantasy novel into a video game. A mind-bending tale with multiple endings.
Death to 2020Death to 2020 · 2020
Death to 2020
6.52020
MovieComedy
2020: A year so [insert adjective of choice here], even the creators of Black Mirror couldn't make it up… but that doesn't mean they don't have a little something to add. This comedy event that tells the story of the dreadful year that was — and perhaps still is? The documentary-style special weaves together some of the world's most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage.
Cunk on LifeCunk on Life · 2024
Cunk on Life
7.42024
MovieComedyTV Movie
Pioneering documentary maker Philomena Cunk returns with her most ambitious quest to date: venturing right up the universe and everything to examine life and existence in an attempt to find out the point of it all. Along the way, she interrogates experts on subjects from the big bang to biology and art to artificial intelligence. Really get to the nub of it.
Death to 2021Death to 2021 · 2021
Death to 2021
6.02021
MovieComedyTV Movie
This comedic retrospective mixes archival footage and scripted sketches as it revisits all the dread — and occasional delight — that 2021 had to offer.
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! · 2021
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!
6.02021
MovieDocumentary
One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.
Cunk on ShakespeareCunk on Shakespeare · 2016
Cunk on Shakespeare
7.52016
MovieComedy
Fresh from her triumphs on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe investigating time, Winston Churchill, and Donald Trump, Philomena Cunk has finally been given her own show - about William Shakespeare. Cunk will leave no stone unturned as she gets to the bottom of the Bard, visiting his birthplace, exploring the Globe, studying priceless artefacts and interviewing literally six different experts.
Cat BurglarCat Burglar · 2022
Cat Burglar
5.72022
MovieAnimationComedy
In this edgy, over-the-top, interactive trivia toon, answer correctly to help Rowdy the Cat evade Peanut the Security Pup to steal some prized paintings.
Cunk on ChristmasCunk on Christmas · 2016
Cunk on Christmas
7.22016
MovieComedy
Philomena Cunk is on a festive mission to track down the true meaning of Christmas, and find out exactly what it wants. It's an insightful documentary which takes her on a journey from pagan winter festivals and the nativity story, via 'Sir Charles Dickings', all the way up to today's obsession with Santa. Along the way Philomena will be grilling a variety of experts, trying to expose the truth about Christmas, such as why people still put up with 'brussels sprouts'.

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How Videogames Changed the WorldHow Videogames Changed the World · 2013
How Videogames Changed the World
6.92013
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls out a selection of its most significant titles. From Atari to Angry Birds, How Videogames Changed the World explores how interactive entertainment evolved from a penny arcade diversion into a medium that some believe is art, and shows how it is changing the way we work, communicate and, of course, play. Joined by Jonathan Ross, Dara O'Briain and gaming legends like Will Wright and John Romero, Brooker looks at how videogames have become the most progressive art form of the last 40 years. This humorous and insightful tour will surprise and entertain the uninitiated and dedicated gamers alike.

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