The Empire Strikes Back | Cunk on Britain | Episode 2

In this second episode, Philomena’s odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson. Starring Diane Morgan. Cunk on Britain is a British mockumentary television series created by Charlie Brooker starring Diane Morgan as the title character Philomena Cunk, an ill-informed investigative reporter, who originated on Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe. It premiered on the BBC on 3 April 2018, and concluded on 1 May 2018, after one season of five episodes. Philomena Cunk, an ill-informed investigative reporter, retells British history through a series of montages and interviews with experts which feature odd or ridiculous questions. The show featured guest appearances from real-life experts, including Robert Peston, Neil Oliver, Howard Goodall and Ronald Hutton.