She is an actress and writer, known for me before you 2016, alan partridge. May 11, 2016 the cult comic character from charlie brookers weekly wipe numpty news pundit philomena cunk, played by the ace diane morgan gets her own oneoff show this week. This seasons lineup features critically acclaimed productions by the royal shakespeare company, julie taymor, and shakespeares globe theatre. Diane morgan was born in bolton, lancashire, england. From december 3 to january 5, the gene siskel film center presents shakespeare on film, a series of ten film adaptations of the bard, the 400th anniversary of whose death has been commemorated throughout the world in 2016. The mitchell shakespeare comedy was fairly amusing, but miss cunk can get lost. Philomena cunk explores shakespeare and its as ridiculous. Shakespeare birthplace trusts head of collections paul taylor played along gamely until his precious artefacts were threatened, when cunk s spat with him about the wearing of white gloves to handle old books simon schama wears them, so cunk will too became another charmingly pointed comment on the selfimportant conventions of documentary. Philomena cunk is the ideal candidate to give the bbc two audience her own unique take on a comprehensive guide to the life and works of william shakespeare. She also works with fellow comedian joe wilkinson as part of the sketch group two episodes of mash. Its where your interests connect you with your people.
Philomena cunk from charlie brookers weekly wipe knows absolutely nothing about anything, but that wont stop her attempting to present a groundbreaking documentary about it. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates uk 11 may 2016. Cunk on shakespeare bbc two was a spoof documentary from comedy. C unk s first solo tv outing came in 2016, with the oneoff special cunk on shakespeare, which took swipes at both lucy worsleys dressingupbox approach to pop history, and celebrity renta. Diane morgan born 1 october 1975 is an english actress, comedian, and writer, known for her comedy persona of philomena cunk on charlie brookers weekly wipe, appearing as presenter of the mockumentaries cunk on christmas, cunk on shakespeare, cunk on britain and cunk and other humans. Potentially cunk on shakespeare could have plowed a rich satirical seam by making fun of the prevailing reverence for shakespeare as a cultural icon, as well as parodying some of the more earnest presenters seen on bbc documentaries, such as professors brian cox and amanda vickery. The hollow crown, upstart crow, cunk on shakespeare, mum and the tv baftas welcome once again to a look back at the week in tv and in this edition we find things getting a bit shakespearian thanks to a season of programming on bbc two. Cunk on shakespeare 2016 bbc documentary on the life of. The character from the charlie brooker series is presenting the oneoff. Shakespeare s globe is a film offering an intimate look at the working life of a unique theatrical institution. May 09, 2016 shakespeares disgusting audiences cunk on shakespeare. To celebrate the 400th anniversary of william shakespeare s death, cmac teamed with shakespearean fresno to host the shakespeare film festival. Shakespeare has more henrys and parts than a hoover showroom.
In december 2016, she presented bbc twos cunk on christmas. Shakespeare on film greatest global cinema on bfi player. Shakespeares most famousest play, includes all his hits. William shakespeare 15641616 has been by far the most fertile literary source for movies.
Diane morgan bio, wiki, age, height, net worth, spouse, films. The guinness book of records lists 410 featurelength film and tv versions of william shakespeare s plays, making shakespeare the most filmed author ever in any language. Cunk on shakespeare tvs nicest historian examines algerias role in the roman empire and comedian diane morgan explores the. What did viewers think of charlie brookers dimwitted interviewer. As it was made for an adult audience, there was a fair amount of swearing in this documentary which made it unsuitable for a younger audience who might appreciated it. Comedy from charlie brooker starring philomena cunk, the witless commentator from charlie brookers weekly wipe. Horrible histories and cunk on shakespeare promotional pictures 1704 2016 by loonyliterature in promotional pictures. List of william shakespeare screen adaptations wikipedia. The character from charlie brookers weekly wipe 20.
Philomena knows absolutely nothing about shakespeare, but that wont stop her attempting to present a groundbreaking documentary about him. Cunk on shakespeare bbc two on the first another next week of killer women with piers morgan, the sacked cnn inquisitor met a woman who had engineered the slaughter of her family. Before his death 4,000 years ago, shakespeare wrote over 36 plays, some of which we have still heard of today. Cunk will leave no stone unturned as she gets to the bottom of the bard, visiting his birthplace, exploring the globe, studying priceless. Cunk on shakespeare 2016 television director lorry powles producer sam ward. Cunk on shakespeare comedy from charlie brooker starring philomena cunk. May 11, 2016 potentially cunk on shakespeare could have plowed a rich satirical seam by making fun of the prevailing reverence for shakespeare as a cultural icon, as well as parodying some of the more earnest presenters seen on bbc documentaries, such as professors brian cox and amanda vickery. But hes never done anything as funny as the harlem shake, and he never will. Have your say on the latest tv and film with screen babble, our discussion group on facebook. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. The character from the charlie brooker series is presenting the oneoff special as part of the bbc shakespeare festival 2016. The masters work lent an air of gravitas, respectability and permanence to a young medium. Thank goodness for philomena cunk aka diane morgan, one of the great.
Horrible histories and cunk on shakespeare promotional pictures 17042016 by loonyliterature in promotional pictures. Bbc two cunk on shakespeare, shakespeares disgusting. The character was miserable and didnt have one funny line. Cunk on shakespeare tv movie 2016 plot summary imdb. On 1 november 2018, cunk on shakespeare was posted by way of two roads. Cunk on shakespeare tv movie 2016 release info imdb. Cunk on shakespeare is a british television movie from last year 2016 and this one runs for half an hour only.
Shorter than hamlet, funnier than king lear, and easier to spell than cymbeline, cunk on shakespeare is absolutely the last word in shakespeare documentaries. Philomena knows absolutely nothing about shakespeare but that wont stop her presenting a groundbreaking documentary about him. As film grew bigger and more ambitious, so filmmakers were drawn to shakespeare s endless bounty of resonant plots and epic conflicts, his mastery of psychology and character. No doubt wherever he is, shakespeare cant wait to watch it.
Cunk on shakespeare 2016 bbc documentary on the life of shakespeare from someone who knew nothing about him to begin with. Cunk on shakespeare was a gloriously funny, bored schoolkids. Shorter than hamlet, funnier than king lear and easier to spell than cymbeline, cunk on shakespeare is absolutely the last word in shakespeare documentaries. With simon russell beale, matthew burton, ben crystal, iqbal khan. In the first special, she looks at william shakespeare.
Kenneth branagh helps us celebrate shakespeare on film 11 apr 2016. Bishop and volk began exploring the concepts of macbeth in late 20, when they produced a stage version of the play with the city shakespeare company. Diane morgan was created in bolton, lancashire, britain. It charts a vivid journey from the reconstruction in london of the sixteenthcentury openair playhouse to the establishment of a centre housing the theatre, a permanent exhibition and an unrivalled education programme. Shakespeare was no exception, as cunk promptly proved by finding out more about his films. Shakespeares disgusting audiences cunk on shakespeare.
Shakespeare arrived in moving pictures before they could even talk. We dont talk about les dennis anymore even though hes still alive and hasnt done anything wrong. Bams shakespeare on screen series presents filmed live performances of the bards most beloved plays, screened in glistening hd at bam rose cinemas. May, 2016 in this the 400th year since william shakespeare s death, there is still reluctance among many secondary school students to accept shakespeare as an author who speaks to them and their dilemmas. Rarely performed because it contains the word anus.
Published on jul 18, 2016 as it was made for an adult audience, there was a fair amount of swearing in this documentary which made it unsuitable for a younger audience who might appreciated it. She actually is an celebrity, known for me personally before you 2016, alan partridge. Philomena cunk explores shakespeare and its as ridiculous as you. Tv shows completed a list of 171 titles created 24 feb 20 see all related lists. May 12, 2016 shakespeare birthplace trusts head of collections paul taylor played along gamely until his precious artefacts were threatened, when cunks spat with him about the wearing of white gloves to handle old books simon schama wears them, so cunk will too became another charmingly pointed comment on the selfimportant conventions of documentary. Philomena cunk from charlie brookers weekly wipe knows absolutely nothing about anything, but that wont stop her attempting to present a groundbreaking documentary about it in the first special, she looks at william shakespeare.
The main character is philomena cunk and here we have a connection to steve coogans work and its fitting that lead actress diane morgan has already played in alpha papa. May 12, 2016 i n a bracing antidote to the luvvieish bbc festival marking 400 years since his death, cunk gave a sort of bored schoolkids view of shakespeare as purveyor of gobbledegook, unfunny comedies. Weve all had to study shakespeare in school at some point, but how much. Cunk on shakespeare 2016 the character from charlie brookers weekly wipe 20 presents a mockumentary about william shakespeare, talking us through his life and works in. A new clip from philomena cunk s special show on shakespeare has been revealed, and its as ridiculous as youd expect. When simon russell beale performed hamlets nunnery scene soliloquy, cunk got bored and started. What a shame, then, that the end result turned out to be so limp. 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, including renowned actor simon russell beale, educating yorkshire teacher matthew burton and top shakespearean scholar professor stanley wells.
This is shakespeare 2016 by simon balle on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Mar 09, 2020 morgan has also regarded in various short films, which include the boot sale, which was shortlisted in the virgin media shorts film opposition 2010. May 06, 2016 philomena cunk inside the globe theatre. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Philomena knows absolutely nothing about shakespeare but that wont stop. Jun 20, 2016 cunk on shakespeare comedy from charlie brooker starring philomena cunk. A bit like the tooth fairy, nobodys actually seen shakespeare, and nobody knows if hes real or just made up for kids. After her guest slots on charlie brookers screenwipe, cunk rightfully received her own show to educate us all about the bard in. Shakespeare s disgusting audiences cunk on shakespeare. Investigative reporter philomena cunk returns with this landmark series journeying through british history. Cunk on shakespeare 2016 bbc documentary on the life. Thank goodness for philomena cunk aka diane morgan, one of the great philosophical minds of our day, who came to bbc two to break it down for us. Macbeth, the thane of glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become king of scotland.
Bbc two cunk on shakespeare, shakespeares disgusting audiences. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. Cunk on shakespeare tv movie 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Alan yangs first feature film honours his fathers experience. A regular contributor to charlie brookers weekly wipe, philomena has proven herself a shrewd interviewer, an insightful critic, and a voice of wisdom for our troubled times. As of july 2018, the internet movie database lists shakespeare as having writing credit on 1,371 films, including those under production but not yet released. In part this derives from the misguided notion that shakespeare s language is historically remote, too difficult, even inaccessible. Meet diane morgan, the genius behind tv dimwit philomena. Diane morgan offers a more complete performance than baron cohen. Cunk on shakespeare tv movie 2016 cunk on shakespeare. He was more than just a bald man who could write with feathers. Cunk on shakespeare was a gloriously funny, bored schoolkids view of the bard.