The has uploaded five episodes of a much-loved mockumentary series starring comedian Diane Morgan, known for her roles in Motherland and Mandy.
Diane plays Philomena Cunk, an investigative reporter with little knowledge of the topics she covers in the series Cunk on Earth. The mockumentary follows Cunk’s exploits as she humourously interviews genuine experts across fields like history and archaeology, leaving audiences wondering if her interviewees are in on the joke.
As she navigates through themes ranging from religion to the renaissance, Cunk brings a delightfully sardonic touch while visiting locations from museums to universities, all in pursuit of answering life’s big questions.
Diane Morgan brings her signature deadpan style to the character of Philomena Cunk (Image: BBC/Broke & Bones)
Cunk on Earth has had great reviews from critics worldwide securing a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Dan Einav of the Financial Times said: “It’s such a fine line, This Is Spinal Tap once taught us, between stupidity and cleverness. And it’s one that Cunk On Earth, a new mockumentary series… treads masterfully.”
Meanwhile, Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune hailed the show as: “The funniest mockumentary around.”
The show also has lots of fans on social media. One confessed: “I CANNOT stop howling at that woman,” and added: “Best thing I’ve watched in 2025 so far.”
While another said: “Watched cunk on earth for like 2 hours she’s hilarious how did i not see this sooner.”
Diane Morgan stars as Philomena Cunk in the BBC series (Image: Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk)
iPlayer also hosts some of Philomena Cunk’s other outings, including Cunk on Britain and the festive special, Cunk on Christmas.
Cunk on Earth was written by a team that includes Charlie Brooker, known for his previous works such as Black Mirror.
All episodes of Cunk on Earth are available to stream on iPlayer now.