Cunk on Earth
Follows Philomena Cunk as she comically tells the story of our greatest inventions and asks experts hard-hitting questions about humanity's progress.
Genre: Comedy
Cast:Diane Morgan , Jim Al-Khalili , Shirley J. Thompson , Douglas Hedley , Brian Klaas , Ashley Jackson , Nigel Spivey , Ruth Adams , John Man , Paul Bahn , Kate Cooper , Martin Andrews , Jonathan Ferguson , Martin Kemp , Irving Finkel , Gus Casely-Hayford , Patricia Fara , Anu Ojha
S1.E1 ∙ In the Beginnings
Humankind emerges from the caves and starts inventing: from farming and thinking to the Great Wall of China (but who forgot to build the roof?).
S1.E2 ∙ Faith/Off
It's the Middle Ages, when religious messages of peace, unity and tolerance inspire humankind to fight till death for hundreds of years.
S1.E3 ∙ The Renaissance Will Not Be Televised
The Renaissance kicks in. From colonialism to Napoleon, humans can't get enough of wars - but here they come with a classical music soundtrack.
S1.E4 ∙ Rise of the Machines
Humankind builds the modern world - then tries to destroy it. The 20th century waits for no one with its scientific development and raging world wars.
S1.E5 ∙ War(s) of the World(s)?
It's the Cold War, and humans finally get to the moon - the worst travel destination ever. The future may be uncertain, but it will happen here on Earth.
