1. Beginnings

8.6

. 3 April 2018. 29 min

Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.

2. The Empire Strikes Back

8.333

. 10 April 2018. 29 min

Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson.

3. The Third Episode

8.571

. 17 April 2018. 29 min

Philomena examines the Victorians and is joined by Chris Packham who tries to shed some light on Darwin's discoveries.

4. Twentieth Century Shocks

8.5

. 24 April 2018. 29 min

Philomena and Mark Lawson examine the first half of the 20th century, with two world wars but no world cup.

5. The Arse End of History

8.25

. 1 May 2018. 29 min

In the final episode, Cunk has made it to the 21st century and Brexit.