TV series
Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.
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Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.
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Episode 1
Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.
Guest stars Laura Ashe, Vanessa Harding, Tom Holland, Ronald Hutton, Jessica Nelson, Neil Oliver, Robert Peston, Francis Pryor
Episode 2
Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.
Guest stars Shini Somara, Vanessa Harding, Ronald Hutton, Stephen Gunn, Ashley Jackson, Kate Williams
Episode 3
Philomena examines the Victorians and is joined by Chris Packham who tries to shed some light on Darwin's discoveries.
Guest stars Shini Somara, Mark Lawson, Ashley Jackson, Gregory Dart, Howard Goodall, Emma Griffin, Chris Packham, Doron Swade
Episode 4
Philomena and Mark Lawson examine the first half of the 20th century, with two world wars but no world cup.
Guest stars Mark Lawson, Robert Peston, Ashley Jackson, Howard Goodall, Ruth Adams, Jason Farries
Episode 5
In the final episode, Cunk has made it to the 21st century and Brexit.
Guest stars Mark Lawson, Neil Oliver, Robert Peston, Howard Goodall, Ruth Adams
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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Diane MorganPhilomena Cunk
Shini SomaraSelf - Mechanical Engineer
Mark LawsonSelf - Cultural Commentator
Tom HollandSelf - Historical Writer
Ronald HuttonSelf - British History, University of Bristol
Neil OliverSelf - Archaeologist and Historian
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