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Black Mirror•Season 1•Episode 1

The National Anthem

7.6/10 · 74,486 votesDec 4, 201144 min

Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.

Directed byOtto Bathurst

Written byCharlie Brooker

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Barney Reisz

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Otto Bathurst

Director

Jake Polonsky

Director of Photography

Emma Pike

Line Producer

Martin Phipps

Original Music Composer

Christopher Barwell

Editor

Charlie Brooker

Writer

Robyn Paiba

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Episode Summary

"The National Anthem" is episode 1 of Black Mirror season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 74,486 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Otto Bathurst and written by Charlie Brooker, it aired on December 4, 2011.

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