Cunk on Shakespeare

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Fresh from her triumphs on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe investigating time, Winston Churchill, and Donald Trump, Philomena Cunk has finally been given her own show - about William Shakespeare. Cunk will leave no stone unturned as she gets to the bottom of the Bard, visiting his birthplace, exploring the Globe, studying priceless artefacts and interviewing literally six different experts.

Released: May 11, 2016

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Diane Morgan

Philomena Cunk

Simon Russell Beale

Self - Actor

Paul Taylor

Self - Head of Collections, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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