Charlie Brooker (Born 3 March 1971) is an English humourist, critic, author, screen writer, producer and television presenter.
Charlton Brooker was born on 3 March 1971 in Reading. He grew up in a relaxed household in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Oxfordshire. He first worked as a writer and cartoonist for Oink!, a comic produced in the late 1980s. He attended the Polytechnic of Central London (which became the University of Westminster during his time there), studying for a BA in Media Studies. He claims that he did not graduate because his dissertation was written on video games, which was not an acceptable topic.
From 1999 to 2000 Brooker played the 'The Pundit' in the short-lived show Games Republic. In 2000, Brooker was one of the writers for Channel 4 show The 11 O'clock show and a co-host with Gia Milinovich.
Brooker is known for his work on the shows such as Brass Eye, the 11 O'clock show and Black Mirror. He also presented Screenwipe. Brooker analyses specific programmes and genres, regularly making jokes about how the programmes are created. He pays attention to the more obscure programs on satellite, free view and cable channels. such as those dedicated to gambling, shopping and pornography. Much of the programme is filmed in Brooker's living room, with shots of him sitting in front of his TV and laptop with remote control in hand talking to the camera.
Video of Screenwipe.
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