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Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain, Earth, and cinema.
Episodes
In the second series, Philomena Cunk tells the entire story of Human Civilisation from prehistoric times to the present day, covering all the main bits of History, Science, Culture and Religion. So this really is the last documentary you ever need to watch.
1In the Beginnings
29 minSep 20, 2022★ 7.8
In this opening episode Cunk travels the world, heading down caves and up mountains in her search for Mankind’s first moments, and with the help of a variety of experts she explains how the earliest societies were formed: from the easier ones to spell like Rome and Greece, to the ones that are harder to spell, like Egypt and Mesopotamia.
2Faith/Off
28 minSep 27, 2022★ 7.8
Cunk tells the story of the birth of two of the world’s great religions and learns what came next: the fall of the Roman Empire, the Dark Ages, the Crusades, and Genghis Khan. So a bit of a rough patch for Mankind, if we’re honest.
3The Renaissance Will Not Be Televised
29 minOct 4, 2022★ 7.9
Philomena Cunk explores the Renaissance and revolutions, including but not limited to the American one.
4Rise of the Machines
29 minOct 11, 2022★ 7.8
Cunk sees how science and industry ushered in an age of convenience but also threatened all life on earth. So swings and roundabouts really.
5War(s) of the World(s)?
29 minOct 18, 2022★ 7.8
Cunk concludes her profound and accurate history of humanity, bringing us up to the present day - which at the time of writing is Tuesday.
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