Faces you'll recognise
Episode guide
Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.
Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.
Philomena examines the Victorians and is joined by Chris Packham who tries to shed some light on Darwin's discoveries.
Philomena and Mark Lawson examine the first half of the 20th century, with two world wars but no world cup.
In the final episode, Cunk has made it to the 21st century and Brexit.
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Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain, Earth, and cinema.
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