Cunk on...

2018 - 2022

Beginnings

Episode 1

Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.

The Empire Strikes Back

10th April 2018

Episode 2

Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.

The Third Episode

17th April 2018

Episode 3

Philomena examines the Victorians and is joined by Chris Packham who tries to shed some light on Darwin's discoveries.

Twentieth Century Shocks

24th April 2018

Episode 4

Philomena and Mark Lawson examine the first half of the 20th century, with two world wars but no world cup.

The Arse End of History

Episode 5

In the final episode, Cunk has made it to the 21st century and Brexit.

Top Cast

Director

Christian Watt

Writer

Michael Odewale

Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.

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BBC iPlayer

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Full Cast

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Diane Morgan

Philomena Cunk

Full Crew

Alex Bruno

Camera Operator

Nuala Sheridan

Colorist

Tom Baker

Producer

Ros Cumberland

Production Design

Joel Morris

Associate Producer

Liz Owens

Makeup Designer

Rebecca Catherine Robinson

Producer

Paul Zanders

Sound Supervisor

Tom MacLellan

Sound Editor

Tanya Qureshi

Executive Producer

Jason Hazeley

Associate Producer

Samantha Ames

Line Producer

Helen Carrie

Producer

Richard Evans

Camera Operator

Daniel Dunt

Set Decoration Buyer

Amelia Hartley

Music Supervisor

Michael Odewale

Writer

Eli Goldstone

Writer

Matthew Jeffreys

Online Editor

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Christian Watt

Director

Damon Tai

Editor

Jason Hazeley

Writer

Joel Morris

Writer

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Charlie Brooker

Executive Producer

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Charlie Brooker

Writer

Alison Marlow

Executive Producer

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Annabel Jones

Executive Producer

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Ben Caudell

Writer

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