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TV-MA2018•30m•7.9/10

Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.9/10(138)

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

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Production

House of Tomorrow, Broke & Bones, Pacesetter U.K.

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 3, 2018

Last Aired

October 18, 2022

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Charlie Brooker

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Beginnings

E1

Beginnings

Air date: 2018-04-03

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

The Empire Strikes Back

E2

The Empire Strikes Back

Air date: 2018-04-10

Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.

The Third Episode

E3

The Third Episode

Air date: 2018-04-17

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

Twentieth Century Shocks

E4

Twentieth Century Shocks

Air date: 2018-04-24

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

The Arse End of History

E5

The Arse End of History

Air date: 2018-05-01

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

Cast

Diane Morgan

Diane Morgan

Philomena Cunk

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