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Mockumentary series from Charlie Brooker. In this episode, Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.

In this insightful mockumentary series from Charlie Brooker, Philomena Cunk takes us on a journey right up Britain's history, to discover who we really are, how we got here and why.

Along the way Philomena travels the length and breadth of the country enlisting the help of a variety of experts. In this first episode, Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.

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30 minutes

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Thu 30 Mar 202323:45
BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only

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Music Played

  • Dexys Midnight Runners

    Because Of You

  • James Horner & London Symphony Orchestra

    Sons of Scotland

Credits

Philomena CunkDiane Morgan
Executive ProducerCharlie Brooker
Executive ProducerAnnabel Jones
Series ProducerAlison Marlow
WriterBen Caudell
WriterJason Hazeley
WriterJoel Morris
DirectorLorry Powles
ProducerMatt Hulme
Production CompanyHouse of Tomorrow Ltd

Broadcasts

  • Tue 3 Apr 201822:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Tue 3 Apr 201823:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Mon 18 Feb 201922:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Wed 20 Feb 201923:50
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Tue 6 Jul 202122:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 24 Mar 202322:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Thu 30 Mar 202323:45
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only

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