Cunk on...

Cunk on...

Created by Charlie Brooker

On BBC Two

2018–2 seasons10 episodes30 min7.9 / 10

A deadpan, irreverent mockumentary where a single character's willful misunderstandings and non-sequiturs dismantle historical narratives through sheer comedic audacity.

Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Cunk on... one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of series.

  • Is Cunk on... scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is Cunk on... violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is Cunk on... sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Is Cunk on... easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Does Cunk on... leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity93

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise26

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love49

How much audiences actually like it

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