“I can't imagine voluntarily standing beside an F1 track in the rain, watching motorised wedges plastered in corporate decals zooming past at 500mph.”

English screenwriter, producer, presenter, author, cartoonist, and social critic

Charlie Brooker is an English screenwriter, producer, presenter, author, cartoonist, and social critic. He first came to wide attention through satirical television programmes he created and presented, including Screenwipe, Gameswipe, Newswipe, and Weekly Wipe. His work often examines modern society and the media with sharp criticism and a satirical edge. Across television and print, he has built a reputation for commentary that is pointed, skeptical, and observant of public life.