Episodes
1Beginnings
Apr 3, 201829 min
Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.
2The Empire Strikes Back
Apr 10, 201829 min
Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.
3The Third Episode
Apr 17, 201829 min
Philomena examines the Victorians and is joined by Chris Packham who tries to shed some light on Darwin's discoveries.
4Twentieth Century Shocks
Apr 24, 201829 min
Philomena and Mark Lawson examine the first half of the 20th century, with two world wars but no world cup.
5The Arse End of History
May 1, 201829 min
In the final episode, Cunk has made it to the 21st century and Brexit.






















