Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.
- Created by
- Christian Watt
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 10 episodes
In 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 ev
S2 E1In the Beginnings
Sep 20, 20227.829 min
In this opening episode Cunk travels the world, heading down caves and up mountains in her search for Mankind’s first moments, and with the help of a variety of experts she explains how the earliest societies were formed: from the easier on
S2 E2Faith/Off
Sep 27, 20227.828 min
Cunk tells the story of the birth of two of the world’s great religions and learns what came next: the fall of the Roman Empire, the Dark Ages, the Crusades, and Genghis Khan. So a bit of a rough patch for Mankind, if we’re honest.
S2 E3The Renaissance Will Not Be Televised
Oct 4, 20227.929 min
Philomena Cunk explores the Renaissance and revolutions, including but not limited to the American one.
S2 E4Rise of the Machines
Oct 11, 20227.829 min
Cunk sees how science and industry ushered in an age of convenience but also threatened all life on earth. So swings and roundabouts really.
S2 E5War(s) of the World(s)?
Oct 18, 20227.829 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.
Starring
Diane Morgan
Philomena Cunk
Ashley Jackson
Self - Imperial & Military History, Kings College London
Ruth Adams
Self - Cultural & Creative Industries, Kings College, London
Jim Al-Khalili
Self - Professor of Public Engagement in Science
Shirley J. Thompson
Self - Composer / Professor of Music, University of Westminster
Mark Lawson
Self - Cultural Commentator
Robert Peston
Self - Political Editor
Howard Goodall
Self - Composer and Music Historian
Douglas Hedley
Self - Professor of the Philosophy of Religion
Shini Somara
Self - Mechanical Engineer
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Vanessa Harding
Self - London History, University of London
Ronald Hutton
Self - British History, University of Bristol
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