TV Series · 2018

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Comedy, Documentary · Returning Series

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Synopsis

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

Diane Morgan

Philomena Cunk

Britain (5 ep)

1. Beginnings

Apr 3, 2018 · 29 min

Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.
2. The Empire Strikes Back

Apr 10, 2018 · 29 min

Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.
3. The Third Episode

Apr 17, 2018 · 29 min

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

Apr 24, 2018 · 29 min

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

May 1, 2018 · 29 min

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

Earth (1 ep)

5. War(s) of the World(s)?

Oct 18, 2022 · 29 min

Cunk concludes her profound and accurate history of humanity, bringing us up to the present day - which at the time of writing is Tuesday.