Charlie Brooker
- 53 years old
- English
- Writer, executive producer, presenter, satirist and producer
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Charlie Brooker carries on his brilliantly on-point review of the week with help from trusty pals such as curious-yet-clueless Philomena Cunk and one-man Vine machine Limmy. Expect cutting takedowns of all the week's daftness, from political blunders to shocking soap opera storylines, all delivered with Brooker's trademark vitriol.
The Guardian, 25th January 2014Charlie Brooker confirms at least 2 more Black Mirrors
Charlie Brooker has promised more Black Mirror, saying that two 'helpings' of the Channel 4 drama are on the way.
Christopher Hooton, Metro, 10th January 2014TV review: Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, BBC Two
I've loved Brooker ever since I first came across his TV Go Home website back in the days of narrowband, but last night's episode was a relatively thin gruel of grumpiness, despite having a team of crack writers, compared to the bile-filled riches he used to serve up when I imagined him scribbling away alone at home, steam coming out of his ears, in a dingy bedsit in his pants. Charlie Brooker is, how can I put it politely, in danger of getting a bit too nice.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th January 2014Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker turns his satirical eye on the week's media output for a second series of swipes at whatever tickles his darkly comic fancy across all manner of technological platforms.
Indulging his passion for the spoken word, Brooker twists his tongue around anything and everything that gets his goat. With contributions from Brooker's regular US-watcher, comedian Doug Stanhope, and guests including jokers Jake Yapp and Brian 'Limmy' Limond.
Carol Carter and Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Metro, 9th January 20142013 was a horrorshow - and it can just Bake Off
With so many horrific stories around this year, it's no wonder we were sidetracked by baking and selfies. And between government surveillance and 'bongo bongo land' many of us were tempted to give up on politics for good.
Charlie Brooker, The Guardian, 30th December 2013Hints of third series of Black Mirror and 'delay'
Charlie Brooker has revealed that his cult Channel 4 drama Black Mirror will return for a third series - but has no idea when.
Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 29th November 2013BBC confirms another series of Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe will return for a six part series in early 2014, plus Brooker is set to broadcast his annual round-up of the year.
British Comedy Guide, 5th November 2013Charlie Brooker in one-off programme about video games
Charlie Brooker has landed a new documentary that will explore the impact video games have had on the world as part of a Channel 4 night dedicated to gaming.
Christopher Hooton, Metro, 30th October 201314 of Charlie Brooker's most withering put-downs
Graphical representations of some of Charlie Brooker's most acerbic comments.
Us vs Th3m, 9th October 2013Charlie Brooker interview
The satirist and former Guardian columnist on a special screening of his drama Black Mirror, and why fame has made him rethink his comedy.
Andrew Anthony, The Guardian, 7th September 2013