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Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 2018-04-03

Last Air Date: 2022-10-18

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Charlie Brooker

Networks: BBC Two

Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk
Ashley Jackson as Self - Imperial & Military History, Kings College London
Ruth Adams as Self - Cultural & Creative Industries, Kings College, London
Jim Al-Khalili as Self - Professor of Public Engagement in Science
Shirley J. Thompson as Self - Composer / Professor of Music, University of Westminster
Mark Lawson as Self - Cultural Commentator
Robert Peston as Self - Political Editor
Howard Goodall as Self - Composer and Music Historian
Douglas Hedley as Self - Professor of the Philosophy of Religion
Shini Somara as Self - Mechanical Engineer

Philomena Cunk takes us through Britain's history, journeying from the Big Bang to Brexit.

Ep. 1: Beginnings (2018-04-03)

Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.
Ep. 2: The Empire Strikes Back (2018-04-10)

Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.
Ep. 3: The Third Episode (2018-04-17)

Philomena examines the Victorians and is joined by Chris Packham who tries to shed some light on Darwin's discoveries.
Ep. 4: Twentieth Century Shocks (2018-04-24)

Philomena and Mark Lawson examine the first half of the 20th century, with two world wars but no world cup.
Ep. 5: The Arse End of History (2018-05-01)

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