Blackout (2013)
A terrifyingly realistic counter-factual drama-documentary exploring the effects of a devastating cyber-attack on Britain's national electricity grid. Based on meticulous research and real government contingency plans, Blackout combines real and fake user-generated footage, CCTV archive and news reports to build a terrifyingly realistic account of Britain being plunged into darkness. What might happen if Britain experienced a nationwide power cut?
Director: Ben Chanan
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/blackout-drama-documentary/
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Jemima Abey as Karen |
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Faraz Ayub as Neighbour |
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Theo Barklem-Biggs as Karl |
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Michelle Bonnard as Nurse Gabby |
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Janie Booth as Nan |
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Scarlett Brookes as Chloe |
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Josh Casswell as Dean |
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Jordan Dawes as Dr. Peter Hines |
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Kirsty Dillon as Lorrie |
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Richard Graham as Mark |
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Maisie Abraham as Stevie |
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Komal Amin as Student Blogger |
| Writing | Joe Barton | Writer |
| Writing | Ben Chanan | Writer |
| Editing | Anna Bench | Editor |
| Directing | Ben Chanan | Director |
| Sound | Jon Opstad | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Julia Nottingham | Producer |
| Production | Richard Bond | Executive Producer |
| Production | Bart Layton | Executive Producer |
| Art | Jan Walker | Production Design |
| Art | Bobbie Cousins | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lucy McGill | Costume Design |
| Production | Anna Rayner | Production Manager |
| Production | Aisha Bywaters | Casting |