Black Mirror

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...

Stars: Rory Kinnear,Lindsay Duncan,Donald Sumpter
Director(s): Charlie Brooker,Charlie Brooker
Writer(s): Charlie Brooker,Charlie Brooker

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.

Stars: Daniel Kaluuya,Jessica Brown Findlay,Rupert Everett
Director(s): Charlie Brooker,Konnie Huq
Writer(s): Charlie Brooker,Konnie Huq

Set in an alternative reality where everyone has access to a system which records everything they do, see or hear. You need never forget a face, a holiday or a night out again... but is that always a good thing?

Stars: Toby Kebbell,Jodie Whittaker,Tom Cullen
Director(s): Jesse Armstrong
Writer(s): Toby Kebbell,Jodie Whittaker,Tom Cullen