Netflix and BBC to release Cunk on Cinema mockumentary series

Diane Morgan returns as the satirical character Philomena Cunk in the upcoming mockumentary series, Cunk on Cinema. Created by Charlie Brooker, the six-part series explores the history of film, ranging from the invention of the camera and 1960s New Wave filmmaking to the rise of CGI and the impact of artificial intelligence.

The series features interviews with 23 industry experts and celebrities, including director Michael Bay, actor Benedict Cumberbatch, and composer Daniel Pemberton. Other participants include cinematographer Seamus McGarvey and film critic Mark Kermode.

Directed by Al Campbell, the production will debut on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom and Ireland, while Netflix will stream the series internationally starting November 15.