BBC Two sets air date

Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe will air on BBC Two on May 14, the broadcaster has announced.

The one-off special marks the Black Mirror creator’s first return to the format that propelled him to prominence since the 2016 end-of-year edition, which attracted more than three million viewers.

According to the BBC: ‘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.’

Diane Morgan will return as Philomena Cunk, alongside Barry Shitpeas (Al Campbell).

Brooker's annual Wipes ran every year from 2010 to 2016, while there were three series of Weekly Wipe from 2013 to 2015. He’d previously made similar shows based entirely around TV programmes and gaming.

The Antiviral Wipe will run for 30 minutes from 9pm on Thursday May 14.

Made by: Broke & Bones and Endemol Shine UK for BBC Two
Commissioned by: Patrick Holland, Controller, BBC Two and Shane Allen, the BBC's controller of comedy commissioning
Commissioning editor: Ben Caudell
Executive producer:  Annabel Jones
Series producer: Alison Marlow

Published: 7 May 2020