Over the last ten years, technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives before we've had time to stop and question it. In every home; on every desk; in every palm - a plasma screen; a monitor; a smartphone - a black mirror of our 21st Century existence.
The National Anthem (Episode 1) 7.4
Writer: Charlie Brooker
Air date: 2011-12-04
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.
Fifteen Million Merits (Episode 2) 7.7
Writer: Konnie Huq
Air date: 2011-12-11
Runtime: 62 min
Overview: After failing to impress the judges on a singing competition show, a woman must either perform degrading acts or return to a slave-like existence.
The Entire History of You (Episode 3) 8.0
Writer: Jesse Armstrong
Air date: 2011-12-18
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: In the near future, everyone has access to a memory implant that records everything humans do, see and hear.