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Cunk on Life Special: Philomena Cunk is back to help Humans Answer the Greatest Question ever

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Ishita Chatterjee
Ishita Chatterjee
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After Cunk on Earth, Diane Morgan’s Philomena Cunk is back with Cunk on Life, a 75 minute docu special that will see her go to the USA along with other places to finally find out the meaning of life. Whether she ultimately finds it or not still remains to be seen.

However, in Cunk’s quest for answers, she will talk to experts about Quantum Physics, Existentialism, and more. A trailer has already been released and the streaming date has been set. The trailer sees Cunk talk about her aunt’s question about life, walking in slow-mo through picturesque landscapes, and more.

Want to know when to watch Cunk on Life? In this article, we will discuss that and then some, like the release date, plot, etc. We will also keep updating this article with new information as and when they get released. So, stay tuned!

Release date and time of Cunk on Life

Cunk On Life will make its UK debut on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, on BBC Two from 9pm to 10:10pm. It will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer. On Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, it will be available on Netflix worldwide. Cunk on Earth, Diane Morgan’s previous work, is currently streaming on Netflix.

Pro Tip

To watch Cunk On Life special from outside the UK, a premium VPN like NordVPN is your best tool. By connecting to a UK server, you can bypass geo-restrictions and stream the special seamlessly on BBC iPlayer. This simple solution ensures that you don’t miss out on any of the iconic sarcasm, jokes, and more that Philomena is know for, no matter where you are.

What is the plot of Cunk on Life?

In Cunk on Life, Philomena Cunk will explore the meaning of life and what’s the purpose of humans on earth. She will explore multiple existential ideologies, quantum physics, the Big Bang which supposedly started our universe, and more. Included will be interviews with well-known experts in scientific fields as well as Cunk’s well-known sense of dry humor.  

Trailer of Cunk on Life

In the trailer, Philomena Cunk asks, “What do the creatures want and why do they refuse to tell us?” She also asks, “Have you ever wondered how we got here? Wondered where we are going? Wondered about the biggest mystery of all- what is the meaning of life?” Check out the trailer below: 

Behind the Scenes

The special is executive produced by Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones of Broke & Bones. Brooker also shares writing credits along with Ben Caudell, Erika Ehler, Charlie George, Eli Goldstone, Jason Hazeley, and more. The special is directed by Al Campbell.



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