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British prime minister Michael Callow (Rory Kinnear) is woken at night to learn that Princess Susannah ( Lydia Wilson ), a beloved royal, has been kidnapped. As ransom, the kidnapper demands that the prime minister have sexual intercourse with a pig, live on national television.
The National Anthem is the first episode of season one of Black Mirror. It was written by Charlie Brooker and originally aired on 4 December 2011. Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.
May 29, 2023 · “The National Anthem” episode of “Black Mirror” concludes with a surprising twist that leaves viewers contemplating the consequences of the characters’ choices and the ethical implications of their actions.
Dec 4, 2011 · The National Anthem: Directed by Otto Bathurst. With Rory Kinnear, Lindsay Duncan, Donald Sumpter, Tom Goodman-Hill. Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Otto Bathurst
- 2011-12-04
Jun 13, 2024 · Black Mirror's premiere episode, "The National Anthem," explores a terrorist's plot to manipulate Great Britain's prime minister into committing unspeakable acts to save Princess Susannah. The episode highlights how society loves humiliation and spectacle, as seen by the public's rapt attention to the terrorist's plot.
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Nov 25, 2011 · The National Anthem | Black Mirror. Charlie Brooker, the writer of E4's Dead Set, returns with a suspenseful, satirical three-part mini-series that taps into collective unease about our...
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Dec 1, 2017 · At the end of the episode, they were trying to depict how the media exploiting us with sensationalist news means we miss what is in front of us. In S01E01 The National Anthem, we find out in the end that Princess Susannah was released 30 minutes before the pig sex occurred.
