Cunk on Earth

A look at human history through the eyes and by guided tour of the main character, Philomena Cunk. This irreverent and ambitious comedic docu-series is actually very funny. Diane Morgan, who plays the lead character with precision and acuity, is channelling Sasha Baron Cohen's, Ali G, as she interviews real historical scholars and puts on her best game face. Many of these scenes are actually painful and cringeworthy, in the Ali G style, and very funny. I do like the fact that Cunk does actually use real history and scenic, historic places to tell the story. I love how the scholars, who take themselves very seriously, are trying to figure out what is going on and still get their points across in an intelligible fashion. I have to imagine there was a ton of footage that is unusable due to people marching off and refusing permission to use the clips. Worth watching. Very digestible in the 30 minute segments.

How I'd missed good satire. It's becoming increasingly harder to write nowadays when the world is more surreal, but this is satirical commentary at it's finest.

Fan-favourite character, Philomena Cunk, is back to navigate the documentary series tropes expertly, with Dianne Morgan adding her usual comedic blend of dry satire, irony and faux stupidity - so well, in fact, that people such as 'b4blue' appear to have completely mistaken exactly what it is that the show pokes fun at alongside being surreally funny (spoiler, it's not solely 'experts that think they're always right').

Brilliant, top-form writing from Hazeley that's on par with his plethora of previous work. The usual contributors combined with a laugh-out-loud performance from Morgan make for a wonderful satire.

It's the first time I watch a mockumentary, and the first time I see the character of Philomena Cunk. I love sarcasm and it's been a while since I've seen something this funny!

Within the first minute of the first episode, her humour sets the tone brilliantly! You obviously have to play the game with unexpected questions and far-off conclusions. Yet, in all the fakeness, you can find a gem of satire on all topics.

Although you won't learn much, as some would use that to undermine the series, I think that's the point of a mock...

Some have said it's meaningless, so If I would ask myself why this piece of work exist, beyond just jokes, i think the art of satire and the absurdity genre are great ways to bring important questions about our current world. I think That's why many people have enjoyed this show, and sarcasm in general. All this grand talk about civilization was brought in a mockery to reflect on our current era and the relevance of history.

This series had great lines overall, even if I found a few just weird.

Some experts reacted brilliantly as well. They had to take the host as seriously as possible.

What could have been better: I wish there were more episodes, and I would have hoped for a less western-centered focus... although they do criticize this themeselves.

I wish the experts had time to talk a bit more , but it showed that it was really not the point of series !

I am not a fan of comedies, because, ironically, I generally do not find them funny, so I almost bypassed this Netflix series, until I realised it was British, and seriously, who are funnier than the Brits?

I'm so glad I clicked on Cunk. The deadpanned delivery, and the almost naive earnestness with which the questions are delivered to the experts is absolutely genius and hilarious. The experts are probably the stars of this series, vacillating between near hysteria to incredulity.

Only complaint I have about this series is that there are only five episodes, although I don't know if my heart could handle any more than that.

"Insanity has limits but stupidity has none", Elbert Hubbard

My favourite Open Univeristy educational presenter brings us more wisdom from the ages. More of the great programming coming from the UK's BBC, which means good writing, production, and expertly delivered by one of my favourite performers, Diane Morgan. She such a distinguished dead pan delivery that i believe is now cornerstone of her acting skillset. And some of the contributors and experts leave me in stitches, especially the ones who don't really know or heard of Cunk, but the longer Cunk is on the prowl, the more awareness of the parody become clear. Most of the experts know what is going on by now. And fair play to the writers and shows creator Charlie Brooker for still surprising the experts with their intriguing questions.

If you have only come across this show, and get a giggle from this type of humour, I highly recommend going and watching the other TV shows "Cunk On ...".