Fair rating?Black Mirror· Season 1 · Episode 1
The National Anthem
Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a huge and shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.
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#3In Season 1of 3 rated episodes
#16All-timeof 32 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.9
2011First airedDecember 4, 2011
Guest stars
Lindsay Duncanas Alex Cairns
Nick Hendrixas Andrew
Tom Goodman-Hillas Tom Blice
Anna Wilson-Jonesas Jane Callow
Donald Sumpteras Julian Hereford
Alastair Mackenzieas Martin
Alex Macqueenas Special Agent Callett
Amit Shahas Jack
Jeany Sparkas Camilla
Rakie Ayolaas Shelly
Eleanor Wyldas Lydia Galway
Andrew Knottas Brian
Allen Leechas Pike
Lydia Wilsonas Princess Susannah, Duchess of BeaumontCrew
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