Cunk on Shakespeare
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Diane Morgan
Philomena Cunk
Simon Russell Beale
Self - Actor
Paul Taylor
Self - Head of Collections, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Iqbal Khan
Self - Theatre Director
Stanley Wells
Self - Honorary President, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Matthew Burton
Self - English Teacher, Thornhill Community Academy
Ben Crystal
Self - Co-author Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary
Clara Sheppard
Anne Hathaway
Christopher Young
William Shakespeare
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorry Powles
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris, Charlie Brooker
- Original Title
- Cunk on Shakespeare
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- House of Tomorrow
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorry Powles
Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris, Charlie Brooker
Benedict Spence, Jon Kassell
Damon Tai
Annabel Jones, Sam Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Benedict Spence
Director of Photography
Jon Kassell
Director of Photography
Jason Hazeley
Writer
Joel Morris
Writer
Damon Tai
Editor
Sam Ward
Producer
Lorry Powles
Director
Charlie Brooker
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cunk on Shakespeare
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What is Cunk on Shakespeare about?
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.
Who directed Cunk on Shakespeare?
Cunk on Shakespeare was directed by Lorry Powles.
Who stars in Cunk on Shakespeare?
The principal cast of Cunk on Shakespeare includes Diane Morgan, Simon Russell Beale, Paul Taylor, Iqbal Khan, Stanley Wells.
When was Cunk on Shakespeare released and how long is it?
Cunk on Shakespeare was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 29m.