Cunk on Earth

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  • TV-MA
  • 2022
  • 1 Season
  • 8.1  (25,571)

Cunk on Earth is a unique and engaging docuseries that takes a fresh approach to exploring the history of humanity through the lens of humor and satire. A continuation of the successful Cunk franchise, the show features the delightfully eccentric Diane Morgan reprising her role as Philomena Cunk, the obliviously clueless yet charmingly persistent character who lends a comedic perspective on serious topics.

In this 2023 installment, Cunk takes viewers on a globetrotting journey through time and culture, offering an entertaining examination of the significant events, figures, and phenomena that have shaped our world. The show's format blends mockumentary elements with interviews, sketches, and a clever script that allows for incisive commentary, all while maintaining an air of absurdity. Cunk's trademark na

Cunk on Earth is a series that ran for 1 seasons (5 episodes) between September 20, 2022 and on Netflix

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Seasons
War(s) of the World(s)?
5. War(s) of the World(s)?
September 20, 2022
In this, the final episode of her epic journey across history, Cunk takes us from 1945 to the present day (which at the time of writing is Tuesday). Cunk travels the world and meets top experts to examine the Cold War, the Space Race, Globalisation and Social Media. Our recent history is one of polarisation and division as humanity divided itself down the middle - Communism vs Capitalism, Apple vs Microsoft, Beatles vs Stones. Are we doomed to repeat the mistakes of history? Cunk will do her best to find out, on your behalf.
Rise of the Machines
4. Rise of the Machines
September 20, 2022
Cunk continues her ambitious march across the face of mankind into an age of industry and science. With the help of historians, and a science-historian, she explains the scientific breakthroughs of Marie Curie and Albert Einstein. She demonstrates the inventions that changed the world, and covers how the US Civil War, World War I and World War II taught humanity how to use its new grasp of technology to shoot, blow up and irradiate itself in huge numbers.
The Renaissance Will Not Be Televised
3. The Renaissance Will Not Be Televised
September 20, 2022
Continuing her journey through mankind's journey, Cunk visits the allegedly beautiful city of Florence to explore the Renaissance; and she interrogates experts and historians about the revolutions that went on to shape the modern world, including the American War of Independence; and to a lesser extent, the French Revolution.
Faith/Off
2. Faith/Off
September 20, 2022
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.Along the way, Philomena asks experts hard-hitting questions about humanity's progress, and stands on or near impressive old ruins and inside museums, before the shot cuts away to some archive of the bits that don't exist anymore or were too expensive to film at.
In the Beginnings
1. In the Beginnings
September 20, 2022
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.
Description

Cunk on Earth is a unique and engaging docuseries that takes a fresh approach to exploring the history of humanity through the lens of humor and satire. A continuation of the successful Cunk franchise, the show features the delightfully eccentric Diane Morgan reprising her role as Philomena Cunk, the obliviously clueless yet charmingly persistent character who lends a comedic perspective on serious topics.

In this 2023 installment, Cunk takes viewers on a globetrotting journey through time and culture, offering an entertaining examination of the significant events, figures, and phenomena that have shaped our world. The show's format blends mockumentary elements with interviews, sketches, and a clever script that allows for incisive commentary, all while maintaining an air of absurdity. Cunk's trademark na

Cunk on Earth is a series that ran for 1 seasons (5 episodes) between September 20, 2022 and on Netflix

Where to Watch Cunk on Earth
Cunk on Earth is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Cunk on Earth on demand at Netflix.
  • Premiere Date
    September 20, 2022
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (25,571)
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