Cunk on...

Cunk on...

TV-MA 2018 · 2 seasons · 10 eps · ★ 7.9 · Comedy

Returning Series

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

Created by Charlie Brooker

Network: BBC Two

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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
Vanessa Harding Self - London History, University of London
Ronald Hutton Self - British History, University of Bristol

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