A series of fused pentacyclic imidazole derivatives, being potent modulators of f benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders. In particular, the present invention is concerned with 5,7,8,15-tetrahydro-6H-8,15-methanobenzimidazo[1,2-b][2,5]benzodiazocin-6-one derivatives and analogs thereof.