British TV show 'Black Mirror' is getting a special lockdown episode.
Penned by Charlie Brooker, the 30-minute episode will take an acerbic look at the coronavirus pandemic. It's currently titled Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe, and it will focus on how people are currently keeping themselves busy.
Diane Morgan will return for the episode to play reporter Philomena Cunk and Al Campbell will reprise his role as Barry Shitpeas, having both regularly starred in Brooker's Bafta-winning Wipe series.
This is the trailer for the Black Mirror episodes Rachel Jack and Ashley Too:Writer and broadcaster Brooker, 49, said: "The BBC asked me to supply a quote for the press release, which is what you’re reading now."
The BBC’s press release said: "Charlie Brooker has been lured out of isolation, to go into isolation for the one-off.
"Charlie will be taking a typically sharp look at life in lockdown, in a show made during lockdown. As well as coverage of the crisis itself, he’ll also be looking at the things people are watching and doing to keep themselves occupied."
The episode Antiviral Wipe is one of a number of new comedy commissions from BBC, with Comedians Playing With Themselves featuring Bob Mortimer, Meera Syal, and Russell Kane across six 15 minute episodes also being commissioned.
The episodes will be written by Arthur Mathews, the writer of Father Ted, and star Matt Berry from Michael Squeamish, Squeamish About…
After a successful pilot, BBC Two commissioned six half-hour episodes of Alma's Not Normal.
The one-off episode will be created, written by, starring and executive produced by Sophie Willan. It will center on Boltonian wild-child Alma Nuthall and her family, which is eccentric and female-dominated.
Willan said: "I've been overwhelmed by the fabulous response to the pilot and I'm so excited to be developing the series.
"I've already been using the lockdown as a chance to get cracking so I'm just pleased to have the official go-ahead. I can't wait to get it made and share the world of Alma with everyone."
During the pandemic, BBC Two has made the decision to refocus its Thursday night showings on comedy only. This includes The First Team and a new run of QI.
