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With the last few months having been decidedly bleak, Charlie Brooker’s return to TV could not have come at a better time for viewers.
The satirist was back with a special “Antiviral” edition of his hit show Screenwipe on Thursday night, which took a sideways look at events during the coronavirus pandemic.
The episode saw him poke fun at politicians including prime minister Boris Johnson and health secretary Matt Hancock, as well as offering an acerbic take at some recent news stories.
It also featured the return of Diane Morgan as reporter Philomena Cunk.
And for fans watching, Charlie’s comical look at the news provided some much-needed laughs and was the “perfect tonic” to life in lockdown.
They especially enjoyed his descriptions of politicians...
As the Black Mirror creator also looked at some notable events before the pandemic hit the UK, people’s minds were blown that they actually happened this year.
Charlie filmed Antiviral Wipe from his home, where he was assisted by his wife, former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq, who he asked to make a ventilator out of kitchen items during one skit.
Some viewers noticed a comical touch in the credits, where she was listed as autocue operator, area manager and head of hair and make up.
The show was also praised for making some important points about the pandemic.
After Antiviral Wipe aired, Charlie posted on Twitter thanking his team for “pulling together and working so diligently and brilliantly on this very unusual show”.
If you missed Charlie Brooker’s Antiviral Wipe, it’s available to catch up on now on BBC iPlayer.