1. Beginnings
29min
3rd Apr 2018
Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.
Episodes
Cast
Season 1
2. The Empire Strikes Back
29min
10th Apr 2018
Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.
3. The Third Episode
29min
17th Apr 2018
Philomena examines the Victorians and is joined by Chris Packham who tries to shed some light on Darwin's discoveries.
4. Twentieth Century Shocks
29min
24th Apr 2018
Philomena and Mark Lawson examine the first half of the 20th century, with two world wars but no world cup.
5. The Arse End of History
29min
1st May 2018
In the final episode, Cunk has made it to the 21st century and Brexit.
First air date
3rd Apr 2018
Last air date
18th Oct 2022
Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
Original language
en