Charlie Brooker’s description of Matt Hancock will never be beaten

John Plunkett. Updated May 15th, 2020

There was lots to enjoy about the return of Charlie Brooker to our screens last night with his Antiviral Wipe (and you can watch it here).

Like for instance this bit about Boris Johnson shaking hands.

And this is why Charlie Brooker is important.

Because it’s not funny at all. #AntiviralWipe pic.twitter.com/d7eq1qpMCh

— Gareth is not going out (@GMLmusic) May 15, 2020

But the best bit – to be fair, there were lots of best bits – was this description of Matt Hancock which will surely never be beaten.

"Your sister's first boyfriend with a car" – such a brilliant description of Matt Hancock #AntiviralWipe

— David Baddiel (@Baddiel) May 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/elliot_gonzalez/status/1261025885576065024?s=20

https://twitter.com/jocrowscott/status/1261197358982926336?s=20

Apprentice finalist
Eastenders baddie
Estate agent boy #AntiviralWipe pic.twitter.com/aFk8ja43gT

— Max Bevis (@MaxBevis) May 14, 2020

This one also goes by Peter Pan-demic or “your sister’s first boyfriend with a car” #AntiviralWipe pic.twitter.com/iIsj0fR0w9

— Max Bevis (@MaxBevis) May 15, 2020

Peter Pandemic: your sister's first boyfriend who had a car.
The country's missed you @charltonbrooker #antiviralwipe pic.twitter.com/rdh6tk8GuO

— Dr Racheal (@DrRacheal) May 14, 2020

And as @scottygb pointed out, the closing credits were a sign of the very unusual times we’re living in.

(via @scottygb)

To conclude …

Charlie Brooker's #AntiviralWipe was absolutely terrific. Funny, thought-provoking, beautifully made. Congrats to the whole gang.

— Richard Osman (@richardosman) May 14, 2020

Watch Charlie Brooker’s Antiviral Wipe here.