
Scripted series · BBC Two
Cunk on...
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What it's about
Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.
The run
Seasons
2 seasons · 10 episodes.

Season 1 · Complete
Britain
20185 episodes
8.4IMDbPhilomena Cunk takes us through Britain's history, journeying from the Big Bang to Brexit.
Best episode · S01E03 The Third Episode

Season 2 · Complete
Earth
20225 episodes
7.8IMDbIn the second series, Philomena Cunk tells the entire story of Human Civilisation from prehistoric times to the present day, covering all the main bits of History, Science, Culture and Religion. So this really is the last documentary you ever need to watch.
Best episode · S02E03 The Renaissance Will Not Be Televised
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S01E03
The Third Episode
Philomena examines the Victorians and is joined by Chris Packham who tries to shed some light on Darwin's discoveries.

S01E04
Twentieth Century Shocks
Philomena and Mark Lawson examine the first half of the 20th century, with two world wars but no world cup.

S01E02
The Empire Strikes Back
Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.

S01E01
Beginnings
Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.

S01E05
The Arse End of History
In the final episode, Cunk has made it to the 21st century and Brexit.

S02E03
The Renaissance Will Not Be Televised
Philomena Cunk explores the Renaissance and revolutions, including but not limited to the American one.
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S02E05
War(s) of the World(s)?

S02E04
Rise of the Machines

S02E03
The Renaissance Will Not Be Televised

S02E02
Faith/Off

S02E01
In the Beginnings

S01E05
The Arse End of History
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Charlie Brooker
Showrunner
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Alison Marlow
Executive producer
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Tanya Qureshi
Executive producer
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Alex Moody
Executive producer

Annabel Jones
Executive producer
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Michael Odewale
Writer
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Eli Goldstone
Writer

Ben Caudell
Writer
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Jason Hazeley
Writer
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Joel Morris
Writer
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Key Crew
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Executive production
- Matt HulmeProducer
- Helen CarrieProducer
- Tom BakerProducer
- Charlie BrookerExecutive Producer
- Rebecca Catherine RobinsonProducer
- Alison MarlowExecutive Producer
Writing
- Michael OdewaleWriter
- Eli GoldstoneWriter
- Ben CaudellWriter
- Charlie BrookerWriter
- Jason HazeleyWriter
- Joel MorrisWriter
Direction
- Lorry PowlesDirector
- Christian WattDirector
Cinematography
- Jon KassellDirector of Photography
- Claudio CadmanDirector of Photography
- Pete RoweDirector of Photography
- Andrea GambadoroDirector of Photography
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