Cunk on... — Britain
Prepare for a delightfully baffling expedition through British history with Philomena Cunk. In this new season, she fearlessly tackles everything from the universe’s explosive beginnings all the way to the bewildering reality of Brexit, attempting to make sense of it all with her signature blend of earnest confusion and wonderfully blunt observations. Join her as she navigates millennia – a truly epic undertaking for anyone, let alone someone asking such brilliantly simple questions along the way.
Philomena begins with a journey to the very origin of existence, exploring the Big Bang, and then turns her attention to contemporary British politics with an interview featuring Robert Peston.
Philomena’s journey spans centuries, connecting the reign of King Henry VIII with the life of Lord Horatio Nelson.
Philomena delves into the world of the Victorians, and she is joined by Chris Packham, who offers insights into the revolutionary discoveries of Charles Darwin.
Philomena and Mark Lawson explore the tumultuous first half of the twentieth century – a period marked by two world wars, yet devoid of a World Cup.
The series culminates with Cunk arriving in the twenty-first century, a period dominated by the phenomenon of Brexit.
