Episodes 5

1 Beginnings

April 3, 2018

29m

Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.

2 The Empire Strikes Back

April 10, 2018

29m

Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.

3 The Third Episode

April 17, 2018

29m

Philomena examines the Victorians and is joined by Chris Packham who tries to shed some light on Darwin's discoveries.

4 Twentieth Century Shocks

April 24, 2018

29m

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

May 1, 2018

29m

In the final episode, Cunk has made it to the 21st century and Brexit.

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