“I can't rank anything. I mean, how could anyone possibly say what their favourite piece of music is? I don't have the ability or the desire to categorise things of that nature.”

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.