BBC confirms Cunk on Cinema premieres 12 November on BBC Two and iPlayer
The BBC has confirmed that Diane Morgan's Philomena Cunk returns in the three-part Cunk on Cinema on Thursday 12 November at 10pm on BBC Two, with all episodes on iPlayer the same day.
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Centre · 2The BBC has confirmed that Cunk on Cinema, a new three-part series starring Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk, will premiere on Thursday 12 November at 10pm on BBC Two. Radio TimesN “Cunk on Cinema will air on Thursday 12 November at 10pm on BBC Two.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “The three-part series will premiere on Thursday 12 November, with the first episode airing at 10pm on BBC Two.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 2All three episodes will be available as a boxset on BBC iPlayer on the same day. Radio TimesN “All three episodes will also be available to watch as a boxset on BBC iPlayer on the same day.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “they will all be available to stream via BBC iPlayer on the same day” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 2The series follows Cunk through the history of cinema, from the invention of the camera and the silent era through the New Wave, New Hollywood and CGI to the present and the future, including AI in the industry. It is billed as her "most glamorous" series yet. Radio TimesN “From the invention of the camera through to the New Wave of the '60s, the creation of CGI and what the future holds with AI taking over the industry” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “starting from the silent era and passing through the New Hollywood age all the way up to the present - and the future.” Read at Digital Spy ↗
Centre · 2The synopsis says Cunk will "attempt to demystify it all while sitting in lumpy seats with stale popcorn, asking herself where did cinema come from? And why? What does it want? And why can’t it tell us?" Radio TimesN “Cunk will attempt to demystify it all while sitting in lumpy seats with stale popcorn” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “asking herself where did cinema come from? And why? What does it want? And why can’t it tell us?” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 2Guests named include director Michael Bay, actor Benedict Cumberbatch, composer Daniel Pemberton, cinematographer Seamus McGarvey and film critic Mark Kermode. Radio Times also lists screenwriter Steven E de Souza and Empire editor Helen O’Hara, while Digital Spy lists Mark Cousins. Radio TimesN “Screenwriter Steven E de Souza, cinematographer Seamus McGarvey, film critic Mark Kermode and Empire Magazine editor Helen O’Hara” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Kermode, Michael Bay, Mark Cousins, Daniel Pemberton and Seamus McGarvey” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Centre · 1Digital Spy reports that Morgan and Charlie Brooker co-wrote the series with other contributors and are its executive producers, and that Al Campbell directs all three parts. Digital SpyN “Cunk on Cinema has been co-written by Morgan and Charlie Brooker among a host of other contributors, with the pair also serving as executive producers.”“Al Campbell, meanwhile, is the director for all three parts.” Read at Digital Spy ↗
Centre · 2Both outlets link the news to Morgan's sitcom Ann Droid; Digital Spy adds that the BBC commissioned a second series in August, and recalls earlier Cunk shows Cunk on Britain (2018) and Cunk on Earth four years later. Digital SpyN “Morgan's acclaimed sitcom Ann Droid - which she co-wrote with Sarah Kendall - will be coming back for more episodes as the BBC greenlit a second season in August.”“In 2018, we got a five-part series called Cunk on Britain, while Cunk on Earth came four years later.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Radio TimesN “Ann Droid legend Diane Morgan's new Philomena Cunk episodes finally get their release date confirmed” Read at Radio Times ↗
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- Both outlets run a promotional, fan-friendly announcement of the date, tying it to Morgan's Ann Droid and using the BBC synopsis's language.
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- Radio Times stresses the guest list; Digital Spy stresses how soon the show arrives, the writing and production credits, and the Ann Droid renewal.
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“Get your popcorn ready – Cunk on Cinema is heading to our screens.” — Radio Times
“You don't have to wait long!” — Digital Spy
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- Cunk on Cinema premieres Thursday 12 November at 10pm on BBC Two.
- All three episodes will be on BBC iPlayer the same day.
- Diane Morgan stars as Philomena Cunk.
- Guests include Michael Bay, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Kermode, Daniel Pemberton and Seamus McGarvey.
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Celebratory Enthusiastic announcement leading with the date and a long guest list.
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Ann Droid star Diane Morgan's hit BBC show finally confirms return date – and it's very soon
Celebratory Upbeat announcement stressing the imminent date plus credits and Ann Droid context.
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- 27 Oct 17:03 First Radio TimesN Ann Droid legend Diane Morgan's new Philomena Cunk episodes finally get their release date confirmed with extra treat for fans
- 28 Oct 14:49 +21h 45m Digital SpyN Ann Droid star Diane Morgan's hit BBC show finally confirms return date – and it's very soon
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