The Empire Strikes Back

1Beginnings

29 minApr 3, 2018★ 8.4

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

2The Empire Strikes Back

29 minApr 10, 2018★ 8.4Now viewing

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

3The Third Episode

29 minApr 17, 2018★ 8.6

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

4Twentieth Century Shocks

29 minApr 24, 2018★ 8.5

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

5The Arse End of History

29 minMay 1, 2018

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