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In the Beginnings

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Philomena Cunk鈥檚 epic journey through human civilisation begins as she discovers our earliest achievements (the wheel and so on).

Philomena Cunk travels the world, heading down caves and up mountains in her search for mankind鈥檚 first moments. With the help of a variety of experts, she explains how the earliest societies were formed: from the easier ones to spell, like Rome and Greece, to the ones that are harder to spell, like Egypt and Mesopotamia.

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Wed 15 Nov 2023 22:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Philomena Cunk Diane Morgan
Director Christian Watt
Series Producer Sam Ward
Writer Charlie Brooker
Writer Michael Odewale
Writer Eli Goldstone
Writer Ben Caudell
Writer Jason Hazeley
Writer Joel Morris
Production Company Broke and Bones Ltd

Broadcasts

  • Tue 20 Sep 2022 22:00
  • Tue 20 Sep 2022 23:15
  • Wed 15 Nov 2023 22:00

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