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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Cunk on... Season 1 Episode 1 - Beginnings
    8.0/10(1722 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Lorry Powles
    Writers:Charlie Brooker, Jason Hazeley, Ben Caudell, Joel Morris

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  2. Cunk on... Season 1 Episode 4 - Twentieth Century Shocks
    8.0/10(1110 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Lorry Powles
    Writers:Charlie Brooker, Jason Hazeley, Ben Caudell, Joel Morris

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  3. Cunk on... Season 1 Episode 5 - The Arse End of History
    8.0/10(1014 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Lorry Powles
    Writers:Charlie Brooker, Jason Hazeley, Ben Caudell, Joel Morris

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  4. Cunk on... Season 1 Episode 2 - The Empire Strikes Back
    7.9/10(1391 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Lorry Powles
    Writers:Charlie Brooker, Jason Hazeley, Ben Caudell, Joel Morris

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  5. Cunk on... Season 1 Episode 3 - The Third Episode
    7.8/10(1194 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Lorry Powles
    Writers:Charlie Brooker, Jason Hazeley, Ben Caudell, Joel Morris

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Beginnings" is the best rated episode of "Cunk on..." season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1722 votes. Directed by Lorry Powles and written by Charlie Brooker, Jason Hazeley, Ben Caudell, Joel Morris, it aired on 4/3/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Twentieth Century Shocks".