Tag Archives: Charlie Brooker

Rant: Monthly Dee-Lights (12/20)

Posted on 02/01/2021 by Dee CrowSeer

Just a quick note of some of the funnest content I consumed last month (in no particular order): – Jennifer Tilly posted a picture with her ‘Tiffany’ doll on Twitter, wearing coordinated Christmassy outfits! – I revisited Rachel Bloom’s classic … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Uplift (5/20)

Posted on 31/05/2020 by Dee CrowSeer

Just a quick note of some of the funnest online content I watched this month (in no particular order): – Taylor Momsen performed an acoustic cover of Nick Lowe’s anthemic “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding”, scrubbed-down and … Continue reading →

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Callistriumph

Posted on 22/09/2018 by Dee CrowSeer

Well, the “USS Callister” episode of Black Mirror boldly went and won a handful of Emmys last week, for its Outstanding Writing (William Bridges & Charlie Brooker), Single-Camera Picture Editing (Selina Macarthur), Sound Editing, and overall Television Movie-ness. Hurrah! It … Continue reading →

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“Shouting At Helicopters!!!”

Posted on 09/04/2018 by Dee CrowSeer

Although I was bitterly disappointed when Charlie Brooker announced that he was too busy to write/record a satirical Newswipe summary of 2017’s tumultuous political/cultural shifts/schisms, the trade-off has been a truly epic Black Mirror episode, and a full series of … Continue reading →

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“Uh, This Is The Crew Of The USS Callister…”

Posted on 05/01/2018 by Dee CrowSeer

[Contains distracting pizza deliveries and SPOILERS!!!] Although I’m a big fan of Charlie Brooker’s work as a satirical critic, commentator, and panel-show presenter… not to mention his priceless contribution to British comedy/culture as the brain-father of Philomena Cunk… I’m a … Continue reading →

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A Very Cunkmas

Posted on 31/12/2016 by Dee CrowSeer

One of the other festive treats I was looking forward to this year was the return of my second-favourite TV historian* ‘Philomena Cunk’ (Diane Morgan), with her uniquely nonsensical exploration of the origins of Christmas… which included the shocking revelation … Continue reading →

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Cunkspeare

Posted on 12/05/2016 by Dee CrowSeer

[Contains inconsiderate texting and SPOILERS!!!] In a previous post, I admitted to being a little worried about whether ‘Philomena Cunk’ (Diane Morgan) and her “Moments of Wonder” format could carry a whole half-hour… but last night’s special celebrating (?) the … Continue reading →

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Cunk Tease

Posted on 23/04/2016 by Dee CrowSeer

Apparently today marks the 400-year anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, the alleged author* of some of the greatest plays ever written in the English language. To mark the occasion, the BBC wisely commissioned ace presenter/pundit ‘Philomena Cunk’ (Diane … Continue reading →

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Yet More Good Morgan…

Posted on 06/07/2015 by Dee CrowSeer

The fine folk at Radio 4Extra gave us another opportunity to enjoy Diane Morgan’s uniquely haphazard interview technique last week, when they broadcast a series of short chats she conducted with her frequent co-star/boss-man, Charlie Brooker! From in utero strangulation … Continue reading →

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BAFTA TV 2015

Posted on 11/05/2015 by Dee CrowSeer

With various presenters and recipients making bitter jokes (or delivering heartfelt laments) about the recent election results, last night’s Bafta TV Awards occasionally felt more like a wake than a glitzy showbiz back-slap! Sadly, none of the shows I was … Continue reading →

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