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« on: February 04, 2013, 02:19:23 PM »

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/black-mirror/episode-guide

Thought-provoking dark dramas from Charlie Brooker.  The first series was excellent, if not a little disturbing at times.  I'm sure the second series will be just as good.  Series 2 Episode 1 is on next Monday at 10pm, C4.

If you haven't seen the first series, you can get them on 4od:
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/black-mirror/4od

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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2013, 02:51:00 PM »

Cliffs on Series 1?
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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2013, 03:27:17 PM »

Cliffs on Series 1?

Three completely stand-alone stories, that aren't connected at all (so you can watch any of them in any order).

The first story was about the PM of the UK and the Princess (a Diana/Kate princess) who is kidnapped and the demands of the kidnapper are a little....different.
Second one is a satirical look at talent shows, set in a strange version of society in the future.
Third one is also set in the future, where people have a memory implant that enables them to remember everything they see.

Can't really describe them, as they aren't your normal dramas.  But they're well done, and definitely thought-provoking.
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« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2013, 03:30:03 PM »

Cliffs on Series 1?

Three completely stand-alone stories, that aren't connected at all (so you can watch any of them in any order).

The first story was about the PM of the UK and the Princess (a Diana/Kate princess) who is kidnapped and the demands are a little....different.
Second one is a satirical look at talent shows, set in a strange version of society in the future.
Third one is also set in the future, where people have a memory implant that enables them to remember everything they see.

Can't really describe them, as they aren't your normal dramas.  But they're well done, and definitely thought-provoking.


How do you know they're not my normal dramas? Wink

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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2013, 03:30:17 PM »

So you don't have to watch any of the first series to watch the second.  They're all stand-alone stories.
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« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2013, 06:16:52 PM »

Loved series one, they are very topical as well, a little black humour thrown in like only brooker can, but with an underlying political or at least 'topical' point, that I won't reveal as it'll be a total spoiler.

Can't wait for series two either. Loving ch 4 ATM, utopia is quality, the undatables, the ecstasy trial
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« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2013, 05:41:11 PM »

Third one from the first series was written by the chaps who write Peep Show (Jesse Armstrong and [insert name of writing partner I've shamefully forgotten]). Not sure whether Charlie Brooker has written all three of the episodes in this series.
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2013, 09:01:02 PM »

Third one from the first series was written by the chaps who write Peep Show (Jesse Armstrong and [insert name of writing partner I've shamefully forgotten]). Not sure whether Charlie Brooker has written all three of the episodes in this series.

Yeah, it was good.  I thought the first one of the first series was the most thought-provoking.
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2013, 09:03:16 PM »

Third one from the first series was written by the chaps who write Peep Show (Jesse Armstrong and [insert name of writing partner I've shamefully forgotten]). Not sure whether Charlie Brooker has written all three of the episodes in this series.

Yeah, it was good.  I thought the first one of the first series was the most thought-provoking.

1 >>> 2 >>>>>> 3

(In episodes, not in general counting numbers Smiley )
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« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2013, 09:04:50 PM »

Third one from the first series was written by the chaps who write Peep Show (Jesse Armstrong and [insert name of writing partner I've shamefully forgotten]). Not sure whether Charlie Brooker has written all three of the episodes in this series.

Yeah, it was good.  I thought the first one of the first series was the most thought-provoking.

1 >>> 2 >>>>>> 3

(In episodes, not in general counting numbers Smiley )

Yes, it would be the other way round if you were talking maths.

Id have gone for:

1 >>>>>>>>>> 3 > 2 myself, but all three were very good.
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« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2013, 09:08:58 PM »

Thanks for that, Boshi Roll Eyes lol

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« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2013, 09:23:02 PM »

Thanks for that, Boshi Roll Eyes lol



If you were talking maths, I was going to ask for the proof Wink
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« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2013, 10:06:27 PM »

Third one from the first series was written by the chaps who write Peep Show (Jesse Armstrong and [insert name of writing partner I've shamefully forgotten]). Not sure whether Charlie Brooker has written all three of the episodes in this series.
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« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2013, 10:23:35 PM »

Third one from the first series was written by the chaps who write Peep Show (Jesse Armstrong and [insert name of writing partner I've shamefully forgotten]). Not sure whether Charlie Brooker has written all three of the episodes in this series.
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« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2013, 10:58:57 PM »

Best boobs ever!
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