Series 1, Episode 2 - Fifteen Million Merits
Set in a sarcastic version of a future reality, Fifteen Million Merits is a satire on entertainment shows and our insatiable thirst for distraction.
Further details
In this world, everyone is confined to a life of strange physical drudgery. The only way to escape this life is to enter the Hot Shot talent show and just pray you can impress the judges.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 11th December 2011
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 80 minutes
Cast & crew
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| Paul Popplewell | Dustin |
| Isabella Laughland | Swift |
| David Fynn | Oliver |
| Colin Carmichael | Kai |
| Hannah John-Kamen | Selma Telse |
| Kerrie Hayes | Glee |
| Eugene O'Hare | Hammond |
| Jaimi Barbakoff | Anna |
| Merce Ribot | Hot Shot Registration Lady |
| Matthew Burgess | Botherguts Host |
| Laura Power | Interviewer |
| Matt Stokoe | Guard |
| Daniel Kaluuya | Bing |
| Jessica Brown Findlay | Abi |
| Rupert Everett | Judge Hope |
| Julia Davis | Judge Charity |
| Ashley Thomas | Judge Wraith |
| Writing team | |
|---|---|
| Charlie Brooker | Writer |
| Konnie Huq (as Kanak Huq) | Writer |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| Euros Lyn | Director |
| Barney Reisz | Producer |
| Charlie Brooker | Executive Producer |
| Annabel Jones | Executive Producer |
| Jamie Pearson | Editor |
| Joel Collins | Production Designer |
| Stephen McKeon | Composer |
Video
Black Mirror - 15 Million Merits
The second episode is a satire on entertainment shows and our insatiable thirst for distraction set in a sarcastic version of a future reality.
Featuring: Daniel Kaluuya (Bing), Rupert Everett (Judge Hope), Julia Davis (Judge Charity), Ashley Thomas (Judge Wraith).
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