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[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago (4 children)
[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Philomena Cunk actually started as a "man-on-the-street" interview segment on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe. She was often shown alongside Barry Shitpeas (whom I miss dearly). Philomena's character was quite popular however, and Brooker has written many spin-off shows featuring her, with titles styled like "Cunk on..." such as Cunk on Britain and Cunk on Earth.

If you recognize the name Charlie Brooker, it's more likely you recognize it from his show Black Mirror. I honestly quite like his comedy much better and think A Touch of Cloth is wildly underrated.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Oh man I am definitely going to dive into all of this, thank you so much for the context and recommendations

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Hehe, "shitpeas" is what they serve at your local chippy alongside fish and chips.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Cunk on Earth. It's on Netflix. I highly recommend it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm sold already, I'm planning to watch it right after work

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Word of warning: there's only six episodes, so if you watch it all right now you'll have to settle for a rewatch tomorrow.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Oh my god I'm almost crying on the first episode of cunk on Britain

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Good to know, taken into consideration. Thank you very much

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mockumentary called Cunk on Earth.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

So funny, thanks