Cunk on Shakespeare
2016, English. Directed by Lorry Powles.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lorry PowlesDirector
- Diane MorganPhilomena Cunk
- Simon Russell BealeSelf - Actor
- Paul TaylorSelf - Head of Collections, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
- Iqbal KhanSelf - Theatre Director
- Stanley WellsSelf - Honorary President, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
- Matthew BurtonSelf - English Teacher, Thornhill Community Academy
- Ben CrystalSelf - Co-author Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary
- Clara SheppardAnne Hathaway
- Christopher YoungWilliam Shakespeare
Details
- Released
- 11 May 2016
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris, Charlie Brooker
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Cunk on Shakespeare: quick answers
Is Cunk on Shakespeare worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cunk on Shakespeare?
Cunk on Shakespeare runs 29 minutes (0h 29m).
Does Cunk on Shakespeare have a post-credits scene?
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Cunk on Shakespeare parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Cunk on Shakespeare on?
Cunk on Shakespeare isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 May 2016. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cunk on Shakespeare?
If you liked Cunk on Shakespeare, try Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm, 7 Days in Hell, Cunk on Life.
Who directed Cunk on Shakespeare?
Cunk on Shakespeare (2016) was directed by Lorry Powles and stars Diane Morgan, Simon Russell Beale, Paul Taylor.