Tag Archives: Philomena Cunk

Rant: Monthly Dee-Lights (3/23)

Posted on 02/04/2023 by Dee CrowSeer

Just a note of some of the funnest content I consumed last month (in no particular order): – Babymetal made a triumphant return with their new (fourth) album, The Other One. When I first saw that title announced, I was … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Uplift (5/20)

Posted on 31/05/2020 by Dee CrowSeer

Just a quick note of some of the funnest online content I watched this month (in no particular order): – Taylor Momsen performed an acoustic cover of Nick Lowe’s anthemic “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding”, scrubbed-down and … Continue reading →

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“Shouting At Helicopters!!!”

Posted on 09/04/2018 by Dee CrowSeer

Although I was bitterly disappointed when Charlie Brooker announced that he was too busy to write/record a satirical Newswipe summary of 2017’s tumultuous political/cultural shifts/schisms, the trade-off has been a truly epic Black Mirror episode, and a full series of … Continue reading →

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A Very Cunkmas

Posted on 31/12/2016 by Dee CrowSeer

One of the other festive treats I was looking forward to this year was the return of my second-favourite TV historian* ‘Philomena Cunk’ (Diane Morgan), with her uniquely nonsensical exploration of the origins of Christmas… which included the shocking revelation … Continue reading →

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Cunkspeare

Posted on 12/05/2016 by Dee CrowSeer

[Contains inconsiderate texting and SPOILERS!!!] In a previous post, I admitted to being a little worried about whether ‘Philomena Cunk’ (Diane Morgan) and her “Moments of Wonder” format could carry a whole half-hour… but last night’s special celebrating (?) the … Continue reading →

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CunkFeed

Posted on 08/05/2016 by Dee CrowSeer

In anticipation of her upcoming Shakespearean special, BuzzFeed took the opportunity to ask ‘Philomena Cunk’ ten “very important questions”, and then recorded her answers for future generations to study and savour. For example: “Before the internet, if you wanted to upset … Continue reading →

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Cunk Tease

Posted on 23/04/2016 by Dee CrowSeer

Apparently today marks the 400-year anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, the alleged author* of some of the greatest plays ever written in the English language. To mark the occasion, the BBC wisely commissioned ace presenter/pundit ‘Philomena Cunk’ (Diane … Continue reading →

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Monkey Wipers

Posted on 08/05/2015 by Dee CrowSeer

I can’t say I’m happy with the election results (and I did vote, so I can complain!), but I take some comfort in the fact that all the campaign hoopla provided plenty material for two topical satirical shows: Ballot Monkeys … Continue reading →

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Lady Wipers

Posted on 15/03/2015 by Dee CrowSeer

The third series of Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe finished this week, with a partly-reconstituted sixth episode… and I was glad to see that this time around the eponymous snark-smith had recruited even more funny women to join the cast! Hurrah! … Continue reading →

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Cunk It Up II: The Glamouring

Posted on 31/12/2014 by Dee CrowSeer

Arch-curmudgeon Charlie Brooker returned last night with a typically hilarious and/or depressing round-up of the past year’s notable news stories, in his 2014 Wipe… which ended, rather atypically, with a full-on musical number! Specifically, a Blockhead-backed cover of Ian Dury’s … Continue reading →

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