Philomena Cunk returns to BBC Two, Netflix in latest mockumentary series

Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk

BBC Two in the UK has commissioned a new mockumentary series fronted by British actor Diane Morgan’s comedy character Philomena Cunk.

Produced by Broke & Bones and created, written and exec produced by Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror), Cunk on Earth will see Philomena Cunk attempt to unlock the mystery of human civilisation and discover humankind’s greatest achievements.

Philomena Cunk has previously appeared in mockumentaries Cunk on Christmas, Cunk on Shakespeare, Cunk on Britain and Cunk & Other Humans, as well as in Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe.

Cunk on Earth will debut on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer in 2022 and on Netflix outside of the UK and Ireland.

Writing alongside Brooker are Ben Caudell, Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris, with additional material by Eli Goldstone and Michael Odewale. Exec producing with Brooker are Annabel Jones and Ali Marlow. The series producer is Sam Ward and the director is Christian Watt.