Diane Morgan Talks Cunk on Earth, Finding History Boring and Why She Hates Stand-Up

Diane Morgan talks about her character Philomena Cunk of Cunk on Earth, discusses the show's interviews with experts and reflects on her career and education.
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[@alyssia777]

Diane Morgan, such an amazing woman who's birth was followed 14 years later by the unrelated Belgian techno anthem Pump up the jam.

[@mysticspellmans]

SCREAMING

[@mollyscrivens611]

Poiniant

[@ASChambers]

😂😂😂 this comment cannot be beaten.

[@ashroskell]

Ah, I see what you did there. 😂 I ALWAYS tell anyone I can find, who doesn’t know the show, “It is the best, most informative, well researched and most educational documentary series the BBC has ever made!” And then heavily imply they must be dunces if they haven’t even heard of it. So often, people will ask, “What? Better than Carl Sagan, or David Attenborough,” etc, etc. I take HUGE delight in encouraging them to buy the boxset if at all possible and, “Don’t read the stuff printed on the covers!” as that will spoil the surprises, and so on. I’ve only managed to get one person to go all in on that, but GOD was it worth it for the reaction! 😁

[@miguelteixeira4134]

And the 5 years prior death of Egyptian President Abdel-Nassar. Coincidence? I think not....

[@juzoli]

For most of the show, she is following a script. But during the interviews, she actually has to react, and improvise. And she does it amazingly well.

[@juzoli]

@YellowMeadow Spirituelle Yes, these are real interviews. Interviewees were warned that this is more of a comedy and not a real documentary, but other than that, these are real interviews with real experts.

[@guyjackson132]

Diane's performance is wonderful but the writers must be given credit, too. AND the biting wit of producer Charlie Brooker and his partner - Annabel Jones.

[@juzoli]

@@guyjackson132 Literally, that’s what my first sentence is about.

[@shroud1390]

I like her show. That one where she asks the guy which is better the Bible or the Korin. And of course he corrects her pronounciation and blurts out K O R A A N. Then she says, ok, that one.

[@thegoddamnbatman1047]

Interviews are rehearsed.

[@yayvey]

As a history buff, I absolutely love that she hates history lmfao. This makes her show so much funnier lmao

[@PurnaRodman]

Same here. I love history and love that she doesn't.

[@ENT683]

Lol yeah same. I think it makes the jokes even funnier

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

Why is it that immediately at the beginning of the video, JESUS is mocked? Woe to sin, repent and turn away from your sin, kiss The SON lest HE get angry with you and you perish in the way! Repent in JESUS Name, and receive HIS true love and mercy which you have not accepted into your hearts, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME, Amen

[@kennethkilian1971]

@@juanit0tackit0tackito2 no, shut up

[@maythesciencebewithyou]

@@juanit0tackit0tackito2 God isn't real, he can't hurt you. You don't have to be worried about that boogyman of yours.

[@user-gq9hn6nb8k]

Bored with history, does a history show. Doesn't like walking in the woods and thinks it's cold, walks all the time. Hates standup, did it for TEN BLOODY YEARS. This woman is Truly British.

[@adyaverma3576]

No wait Wdym😭

[@TingTong2568]

Lol. True that

[@Art3m1s_98]

@@adyaverma3576 stiff upper lip mentality

[@jameswierdchannel744]

So British is doing everything you don’t like. Like British sex

[@curmudgeon1933]

Maybe ask someone about the concept of satirical comedy and the British sense of humour?

[@m.-z-]

This interview was released 33 years after the hit "Pump up the jam". This song is the peak of humanity.

[@lono285]

I can’t help but feel like Technotronic was trying to tell me something with their lyrics.

[@carolsh1983]

This song is the Official Anthem of Late Night with Seth Meyers.

[@clarewillison9379]

Thanks for making me feel ancient 😫😭😉

[@guyjackson132]

An anagram of "Pump Up The Jam" is "Jam Up The Pump".

[@watercolornyc]

@@guyjackson132 😅 THE WINNER 😂 BEST LOL OF THE DAY AWARD 🤣

[@alexisc6136]

"my mate, Paul" has become my very favorite phrase over the last several months, love her great interview Seth

[@masterofallgoons]

Who would cast as Paul in the inevitable spinoff?

[@eoghanegan8513]

@@masterofallgoons Joe Wilkinson

[@cyrille768]

When you start doing the "Mandy walk" get help

[@geoffreymaher7169]

@@eoghanegan8513 "Please don't take this away from me.." Joe Wilkinson, Taskmaster Series 3

[@NWPaul72]

​@@masterofallgoons I could make myself available...

[@MrMegaManFan]

She's got impeccable comedic timing. You either have it or you don't and she's got it.

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

Why is it that immediately at the beginning of the video, JESUS is mocked? Woe to sin, repent and turn away from your sin, kiss The SON lest HE get angry with you and you perish in the way! Repent in JESUS Name, and receive HIS true love and mercy which you have not accepted into your hearts, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME, Amen

[@rolandwoltman7835]

How is Jesus mocked? Seems to me you desire 40 pieces a bit tooooo much.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Of course her comedic timing is perfect. She's British

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

​@juanit0tackit0tackito2 Oh please it was a fukin joke! You yanks need to lighten up!

[@dttruman]

I believe it's the editing. The way the interviews are done, they can just add a humorous question or response w/o losing very much continuity.

[@murraystewartj]

As a former history teacher I can say this woman is spot on. Fantastic comedy, even if it means she has to do a lot of walking.

[@bingonamo7520]

Spot on with her accuracy you mean? Just wondering what school you taught at......

[@jena.alexia]

I actually learnt quite a lot from her shows. Genuinely.

[@bingonamo7520]

@@jena.alexia About comedy? Because her history info ain't real dude......

[@murraystewartj]

@@bingonamo7520 "Spot on with her accuracy you mean?" First of all. don't tell me what I mean.Maybe I should have explained a bit further, maybe with circles and arrows or footnotes. If you had ever taught high school history you'd be amazed at the boners students make on exams, in papers or in class. There are "histories of the world" consisting of nothing but hilarious yet honest mistakes made by students from grade school through university. Pure Cunk. My favourite was one student of mine who attributed the agricultural success of the ancient Egyptian civilization to "the annual floods which deposited lint on their fields". I found it funny as hell, but did not, obviously make fun of the student. The innocent ignorance of the character is what is spot on to me. Her take on a TV presenter being clueless about is a joke you obvoiusly don't get.

[@murraystewartj]

@jena.alexis Agreed. Sometimes the best teaching is done from an unexpected direction and with something that challenges someone to say, "Wait! What?" Learning happens when people ask questions.

[@chriswest6988]

I love that her questions to the experts are not just dumb, but often also capture the unique way small children ask stuff. The dumbest real adult is never going to ask "when they're doing the writing, how do they get the sounds into the ink so they'll come out later when you read them?" And that level of complete misunderstanding and curiosity forces the experts (and potentially the viewers) to back up and explain fundamental underpinnings you take totally for granted just to even start to get back to the topic.

[@dingdongdickweed6288]

My favorite is when she asked how they get time into the clocks. Pure gold.

[@piccalillipit9211]

"where is the value in a coin? is it hidden inside? If you cut it open can you find it?"

[@bletheringfool]

yes, perfect explanation

[@nearthefarworld]

Children don't ask that dumb stuff. Children would laugh at you as silly, but they wouldn't really think it to be true. They're the questions kids may ask to be funny, but not out of curiosity. At the end of the day, the only people i remember asking those questions were the jokers who never payed attention in class so eventually their dumbness went from satire to reality. What we need are people who ask serious questions with a hint of humour. Our society is so dumbed down that we are at a checkmate with EXTINCTION and everyone is still acting the same.

[@lsamoa]

But then sometimes her questions are actually super clever, like when she was asking about the stock exchange and about philosophy, these were unexpectedly genius questions haha

[@bokan800]

that show is pure genius. my favorite part was when they were talking about the “soviet onion” and she keeps asking the expert about vegetables.

[@guyjackson132]

Of all the experts she's interviewed (besides Professor Brian Cox) - Professor Ashley Jackson was able to hold his own with Philomena... kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6vEk3Z4o7p7gqM

[@guyjackson132]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5O2dJ96qp5rY8U

[@romainsavioz5466]

and Laika

[@aabidamn]

Mine was when she talked about Michaelangelo's ænus.

[@heysora6075]

Mine’s the crucified Jesus as a baby.

[@RSidd]

It's both heartwarming and weird to see her smile and talk like a normal person. Really a testament to her brilliant acting.

[@annleerice]

"I'm just worried that people are gonna be bored, so I think, I'll fall over" 🤣🤣🤣

[@mariabell7574]

I love how she's talking to a Shakespearean actor and he starts to talk about Romeo and Juliet. She says something like, "Everyone loves a happy ending" and he just looks at her and explains that they both died in the end...she's dumbfounded, looks at her cameraman and says, "We'll have to put a Spoiler Alert here" or something. OMG, she's perfection!!!

[@Lioness_UTV]

Omg there are so many wonderful precious moments. And hats off to the experts as they do such a great job of playing along. I especially enjoyed the statue of David 😅

[@stephenreeds3632]

And her reaction on learning Juliets's age?

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

Why is it that immediately at the beginning of the video, JESUS is mocked? Woe to sin, repent and turn away from your sin, kiss The SON lest HE get angry with you and you perish in the way! Repent in JESUS Name, and receive HIS true love and mercy which you have not accepted into your hearts, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME, Amen

[@davids736]

​@juanit0tackit0tackito2 you do know, you are actually, properly, mental, yep? 😊

[@mikefraser4513]

I was very saddened by her reaction about how many real nuclear weapons there are in the world. I was so happy when she changed the subject to ABBA

[@veemacks7255]

I think a lot of people don't know that the person who created the "Cunk on...." shows is the same guy who created Black Mirror. Charlie Brooker is legend.

[@FloraWest]

Yes! I miss all the "wipe" shows so much!

[@WillBravoNotEvil]

@@FloraWest Viva Wipe! (Afterthought: Sounds like a paper towel brand)

[@AConquerorsVendetta]

Like Wipeout or?

[@rorychivers8769]

@@AConquerorsVendetta Charlie Brookers Screen Wipe/ Weekly Wipe / News wipe / Games wipe / Election wipe / Antiviral wipe / Death to 20xx etc. If you have never seen any of them, challenge yourself to do a marathon from the beginning and see if you can make it out at the end with any measure of remaining optimism towards humanity. I promise that you'll laugh yourself sardonically into tears as it slowly chips away at your soul from the inside :)

[@wufflesthespider]

Barry Shitpeas.

[@heyitsdaniel69]

She deserves to host her own tonight show. She'll probably hate it but everbody will love her

[@ConnanTheCivilized]

no. The whole point is her acting and being passionate. A talk show host would never put in actual effort. That’s why they quickly stop being funny or respectable people. Cough Ellen cough.

[@casmar2042]

I love that she expressed positive feelings towards exactly one thing (tripping over) in the entire interview, and hated everything else he brought up.

[@coliomg16]

As an American, I truly feel like English humor is unmatched in its dryness and wit. I think it’s something we need more of in American media.

[@oldcouchcushion1545]

@Naes GalaxyAs a non-Brit American, it's grammar you need.

[@bigboy6191]

This!

[@thorleif8872]

@@oldcouchcushion1545 As a non-Brit-american-english German, I second that

[@markshirley01]

I'm from the North West of England where Diane Morgan is from, this is really our default humour. I've worked with quite a few Americans over here in the UK, it usually takes them a few days to adjust to the fact that this is how we mostly communicate. Look up Peter Kay and you'll get the general vibe of what is a to me a comedic region of England. 😊👍

[@Lioness_UTV]

I agree, the odd thing is, so many Americans love British comics, comedy shows its a wonder why you haven't developed similar. Although I guess it's fair to say comedy in all forms generally represents their country. Brits no matter who they are irreverent, dry, sarcastic, politically incorrect. And I also find that there are more female comics from the UK than anywhere else too...

[@markriffey8899]

I haven't seen a ton of history documentaries but enough to appreciate the tropes of "I'll be shouting at helicopters." and "I'll be starting sentences in one location - and finishing them in another location".

[@M_SC]

I’ve spent enough time watching tv in England that I know she’s especially referring to British tv shows about history and stuff, not so much PBS type ones at all

[@JallenMeodia]

@@M_SC American history shows are a lot, um, flasher I guess is the correct term. Maybe they're not all like that, but the editing is more frantic, and they'll throw in loud noises during cuts just to ensure you're still awake. Which is fair enough, cause as we now all know history is boring and we'd much rather watch somebody fall over. 😋

[@Harrison5ived]

As a Brit I can tell you the tropes are spot on. US history docs tend to have lots more dramatic music, quick cuts, on-screen graphics and narrator voice overs - but here in the UK they really are focused around a well-informed expert host, on camera, walking around historic sites and enthsiastically pouring information at the viewer. As someone who enjoys history I find it fascinating but for most people it would seem incredibly dull. Diane's portrayal as Cunk is hilariously accurate.

[@gfox9295]

@@JallenMeodia well, American history shows vary wildly from the PBS style M SC was talking about (which is usually kinda aping the BBC's style) to the History channel / Discovery channel / TLC type ones I think you're referring to.

[@AHustleIsLikeASideOfFries]

If you watch long enough you'll see some bonkers/amazing reenactment costumes she'll be in for such a short amount of time. When she was in Elizabethan garb I almost choked on my food, SO DRY. But then again, my food was dry too. Hmmmm...

[@SininenKT]

I love that she went into the audition as the opposite of what they were looking for and it turned out her unique character and touch made it 100 x better than the original idea. Same thing Mackenzie Crook did with the Gareth role. They wanted a big, angry blokey bloke but his twist MADE that character.

[@maazkalim]

In which masscomm output?

[@lizzielane1979]

Her face at the end when everyone starts cheering for her is SO PRECIOUS I adore her 🥹

[@Unknown-jt1jo]

She's very charming in a low-key way.

[@user-pq2mu5xc2x]

Shes the english people america forgot existed tbh. funny regular folk. nice to see you guys broadening your horizons by about a fifth of a degree @@Unknown-jt1jo

[@GABISNAIL]

The Seth meyers bookers have their finger on the UK comedy pulse and I so appreciate it.

[@OurnameisLegion66]

Yes, only nearly 10 years later. 👍

[@RandomPlayIist]

@@OurnameisLegion66 Better late than never lol.

[@Schiznid21]

I came here to say this! Bravo!

[@jsrich68]

Yes, next we need James Acaster

[@xenidus]

@@jsrich68 he's been on twice my friend :)

[@miracudrag]

People need to cast her in more stuff. She's incredibly talented.

[@smp0723]

Look for Mandy, it's a series she wrote and starred in. She's brilliant. She is also in After Life and while she's a supporting character, that series is phenomenal.

[@pobstrel]

She's in Afterlife, Motherland as well as her own series Mandy.

[@RyanKeane9]

She’s great in inside no9

[@jasperthompson9759]

You could say she's.... philomenal :D

[@scouser2010ify]

Oh she’s getting roles especially in the uk she’s absolutely in demand

[@AetherCat221]

You can tell how shocked she was the crowd cheered for her at the end, like it wasn't obvious that she captivated the audience.

[@loveinthematrix]

It’s nice to see people who are human in this industry LOL, thank God

[@peterlfc1387]

@@loveinthematrixhe was, in the office.

[@loveinthematrix]

@@peterlfc1387 what?

[@TheMillalein]

You can realy see her extensive background in stand-up coming through here. She has the audience in stitches and is so engaging with them. I love it!

[@squidink3470]

I never expected to see Diane Morgan on US chat shows! Glad her comedy skills are being recognised outside of the UK too.

[@TheEulerID]

I think Diane Morgan would never have expected to be on a US chat show either...

[@holliswilliams8426]

I think she definitely makes an effort here to try and tone down the regional accent haha

[@AHustleIsLikeASideOfFries]

I know, right? It took us forever, I almost thought it was her own decision

[@Retroearthling]

I LOVED the show. So funny. telling all my friends here in the US to watch it.

[@romainsavioz5466]

@YellowMeadow Spirituelle her actual name

[@iyadart]

I watch this on my iPad next to my wife and pretend I'm watching an actual documentary. She hasn't noticed yet since she never cared to pay attention to documentaries anyway. It just makes the experience so much more fun as I maintain a serious face while holding back my laughter. I'm three episodes in so far. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Fifi-jb3yx]

Can’t wait for the penny to drop

[@markpr73]

I don’t know how you could hold that in. She busts me up so much it’s amazing.

[@seajay632]

Somehow my bf and I manage to watch it together and laugh together! Miraculous, I know!

[@zrinkamatezovic1535]

That's not really a thing to brag about.. Your wife.. This(show) wouldn't get only small children or not very bright people. 😅

[@markpr73]

@@zrinkamatezovic1535 What a stupid comment. I suppose you think Jimmy Savile was hilarious.

[@cronistamundano8189]

Philomena Cunk should interview Donald Trump

[@yoseffeigenbaum9639]

That would be absolutely brilliant!

[@Thurrak]

My goodness she is such a delight, and so amazingly talented, her comedic timing and delivery are simply perfection.

[@hg82met]

How she keeps a straight face saying the absurd things she says is mind-boggling.

[@Wolfspaule]

Its an art, ask fox presentors^^

[@RealBradMiller]

I ask myself that very question when looking at some of our country's politicians.

[@DaneArcher]

Ten years of doing stand-up when you hate it is a good start :)

[@zorthecruel6558]

Reminds me of 30 Rock, with Alec Baldwin saying the most absurd things and not breaking. XD

[@jaxlaxsurprise]

I love when she's interviewing an expert and they aren't 100% sure if she's joking or she really is that dim. Her straight face is amazing.

[@llassahllassah3983]

I LOVE HER!! I work in academic publishing, so a lot of the people she's interviewing I know professionally--they're legit at the top of their game, and are such good sports!

[@marcuscampbell7305]

Yeah! I was wondering about that. Are they briefed ahead of time? Do they tell them to act as if they're trying to pacify a potentially violent sociopath?

[@llassahllassah3983]

@@marcuscampbell7305 they're told it's a comedy and to answer her like she's a curious child

[@maureenogorman8740]

I see these same people in all the "real" documentarys. It's so funny to see their reactions. Chunk on Shakespeare is awesome.

[@swd2425]

Are they OK I'm genuinely worried about some of them you could physically see the will to live evaporate from their person while talking to Philomena

[@guyjackson132]

Professor Ashley Jackson is my favorite! He can keep up with Philomena and can dish it out, too!

[@Uranylhydroxid]

Diane Morgan plays her character incredibly well. I haven't seen such a good comedy in years. for me, she is definitely on the top list of actors/comediennes.

[@nydydn]

I don't think she does much playing though. I think she genuinely finds history boring, apart from weird stuff, like whether king Arthur Came A Lot. Which to be honest is probably the question that popped the most in people's mind, yet nobody bothered to ask out loud before her, nevertheless figure it out. Sure, she knows it's his name, but was he?

[@jackedkerouac4414]

She held her own against Ricky Gervais in After Life such a great comedic voice and talent.

[@Stickarms99]

Ricky Gervais isn't even funny though lol

[@Indomita506]

​@@Stickarms99 he is

[@AdeboFunkyVoodoo]

Great to see Diane being booked and recognised outside of the UK. She is a brilliant comic actress. What we need now is for Barry Shitpeas to also get his own show.

[@Tao_Tology]

I think he got promoted to Head of Programming.

[@jonathanmatthews8928]

@@Tao_Tology “Television Presence”

[@sasukesarutobi3862]

It's amazing seeing the trajectory of the great comedians who were on Screenwipe and the related programmes. Likewise, Limmy seems to be going from strength to strength.

[@dannyg9039]

Probably quite busy with all his directing, plus his UB40 stuff obviously

[@rc5759]

He became token right-wing guy with Nish Kumar.

[@andrewbarbarash3116]

I remember seeing her perform in a quiet pub over a decade ago. I was one of like 5 people watching and the only one laughing. She was hilarious, bought her a pint afterwards, I'm pleased she's had so much success.

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

Why is it that immediately at the beginning of the video, JESUS is mocked? Woe to sin, repent and turn away from your sin, kiss The SON lest HE get angry with you and you perish in the way! Repent in JESUS Name, and receive HIS true love and mercy which you have not accepted into your hearts, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME, Amen 🙏

[@nearlyretired7005]

What does like five mean? Who are the like 5?

[@andrewbarbarash3116]

@@nearlyretired7005 it's spoken how we talk in England there were say... 5 people on the audience. A rough estimate it may have been more it might have been less?

[@elisian6319]

@@juanit0tackit0tackito2You need help. She’s a comedian and mocked a 14th century painting. Get a grip.

[@davids736]

​@@andrewbarbarash3116no, it's NOTHING to do with being from UK. It's used constantly by people who can't talk properly. They do it, like, in the States too.

[@jask7615]

As a brit- I'm SO proud of Diane Morgan!! She is pure brilliance

[@bradleybaker8894]

I actually love Diane Morgan in her role as Cunk. I have had a life-long interest in history and find her portrayal of that character an absolute scream!

[@obcl8569]

Of all the talent to make its way across the pond, Diane Morgan is in the top ten hands down. Brilliant, savage comedian. ✨😹✨

[@tomyoungisagoodlover]

She’s my favourite import since the Belgian techno anthem “Pump up the jam”

[@obcl8569]

@@tomyoungisagoodlover 👏👏👏

[@waryaawariiri1812]

1. Mr. Bean .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... 10. Diane Morgan?

[@obcl8569]

@@waryaawariiri1812 I'm not sure I'd put Mr. Bean as #1 but as long as Diane is in your top ten, we agree. I think I'd reserve the top spot for the Monty Python gang 🙂🙃🙂

[@martenselabs3212]

@@tomyoungisagoodlover Well played.

[@timpayne1983]

I never thought I would see Diane Morgan on American TV because she's just so bloody British and her comedy is very British too - glad to see her get international recognition!

[@gfox9295]

Some of us Americans have been watching her on youtube for awhile now. We don't really DO the dry British style of humor here too much, but many of us do love to receive it!

[@DistantCousin]

This is why I struggle to find most American comedy funny. Its too broad and not self deprecating enough. There are of course notable exceptions

[@gfox9295]

@@DistantCousin yep. Conan O'Brien is super self-deprecating, but that's usually attributed to his Irish Catholic upbringing, for instance. Plain ol' vanilla American humor just doesn't tend to be that way.

[@ibonnieth2306]

To be honest dry, satirical humor with a bit of dark humor thrown here and there makes me appreciate British culture. Favorite line by Diane Morgan is, "If it wasn't for the suffrage movement, I wouldn't be here. I would have been in the kitchen-- where I belong..." During the pandemic I also found a good comedy show called "Taskmasters" and got to say it cured my depression.

[@gfox9295]

@@ibonnieth2306 Taskmaster is so damned good. My wife and I are in the middle of season 9 this week.

[@_Shivani_Rajput]

I love this woman. Period.

[@MiniOne82]

She grew up around were i live, used to see her around making people laugh. great girl. glad shes getting recognized for her comedic talent.

[@canadianhappyinitalytruest6556]

And her medieval story telling about what might have gone on the castle was an absolutely brilliant and engaging peek into the child’s imaginative world.

[@hoover728]

That was an amazing single take moment.

[@lindseyswope2716]

could you post a link? or pointers on how to find that clip? much appreciated!

[@bradleybarnett9545]

@@lindseyswope2716 All eps. of Cunk on Britain & Cunk on Earth are on Utyoub. Also Cunk on Shakespeare, Christmas & others. Cunk Cunk Cunk!

[@canadianhappyinitalytruest6556]

It’s somewhere in the Netflix special Cunk of Earth, where she talked about the dark ages and what it was like to live in a castle.

[@Tao_Tology]

@@lindseyswope2716 Try searching 'Cunk on earth' or 'Cunk on history'

[@truethat774]

I came across her show and binge watched the whole thing in one night. I love a good “mockumentary” and boy, did this deliver. Her deadpan delivery is the absolute best. I just wish there were more episodes!

[@bingonamo7520]

The Brits are known for making short series and only a few of them, even if the show is massively successful. It's crazy to the rest of the Western world, that South Park and The Simpsons are still running. That's considered insane overkill. The Brits are too much the opposite of that though.

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

Why is it that immediately at the beginning of the video, JESUS is mocked? Woe to sin, repent and turn away from your sin, kiss The SON lest HE get angry with you and you perish in the way! Repent in JESUS Name, and receive HIS true love and mercy which you have not accepted into your hearts, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME, Amen

[@bingonamo7520]

@@juanit0tackit0tackito2 OMG, you are literally living in the dark ages. Your language is from yesteryear.

[@truethat774]

@@juanit0tackit0tackito2 Go save someone else, I’m not interested.

[@Red-yb1my]

@@juanit0tackit0tackito2Jesus is gay

[@barnsy8935]

Diane is from the place that I was brought up (a few years before Pump Up The Jam) and I Love her 💚

[@naomibre123]

The thing is with this show that it starts off hilariously silly and then by the end she ends up posing actually quite deep questions without becoming 'boring'. And the interviews had me in stitches 😂 those poor experts 😂

[@Joe_Vibez]

I love how Seth allows his guests time to speak without interrupting them.

[@holliswilliams8426]

that used to be all chat shows

[@Klosterhasi]

yeah man can he shut up for a second he doesnt seem interested in her at all

[@Stiasteny]

Yeah wow that's the exact comment I just posted. This infuriated me and made me turn it off halfway through, even though I like Diana a lot! Just unbearable... Why invite a guest on the show, if he doesn't listen to the guest.

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

Why is it that immediately at the beginning of the video, JESUS is mocked? Woe to sin, repent and turn away from your sin, kiss The SON lest HE get angry with you and you perish in the way! Repent in JESUS Name, and receive HIS true love and mercy which you have not accepted into your hearts, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME, Amen

[@byronanfinson3207]

She should’ve interviewed him!!! instant classic

[@shining4ce]

I loved when the experts remarked that Philomena had actually hit upon a very insightful question or summary of a very deep topic. Brilliant idiocy at its best.

[@ranesangeeta]

Only the philosopher

[@Nefariousbig]

Her asking about the Soviet Onion and the expert managing to pivot into discussing the agrarian nature of soviet society is incredible

[@lifotheparty6195]

Arguably the purist form of journalism. Just let the other person talk .

[@McPierogiPazza]

​@@Nefariousbig Must be a wonderful teacher. I know these experts do a lot of writing and research, and plenty of people at that level teach as a way to maintain their research, if that makes sense, but sometimes you see someone who is able to share their knowledge so well. I admire that.

[@JamesBond-xx1lv]

Shes just so... Brilliant at being stupid its absolutely impressive. She's gotta be up there with the greats. Like, Rowan Atkinson level at her craft. She has my utmost respect and I cant wait to see what she does next.

[@HevahaB]

Brilliant at being stupid? What a mean statement

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol she's nowhere near Atkinson. Get real.

[@ogenevieve]

It was so deadpan hilarious, I binge-watched the whole thing in one sitting. I'd love to see an entire series on the history of the world, so I'm still waiting. And sitting.

[@stuboy13]

As a Brit, I get genuinely excited and proud when someone great gets recognition over the pond for their craft.

[@Autumn_Blessings]

We love her in the USA

[@alukuhito]

Does Canada count too?

[@grantkruse1812]

She's a credit to her race...We Canucks are aware of many masters of the arts from Great Britain, that Yanks have not seen nor heard...I'm in my 70s and lived in Canada my whole life. I'm so grateful for Dame Margaret Rutherford, Shakespeare, the Beatles, etc...We get the British Culture (I live near Victoria, British Columbia) more often and more in depth than those poor self centred Yanks...I used to watch 3hrs of Coronation Street every Sunday morning for a coupla years...Oh yeah, I love Philomena Cunk.

[@wyskass861]

She is one of the funniest women in showbiz. Has her own distinct style and all her work is gold.

[@etaylor8028]

So weird to add that. Like saying “one of the funniest black people”. Just say she’s funny.

[@TheVicar]

@@etaylor8028 Its nothing like that, unless you think it is Then its been said and it clearly then is

[@Jajajajaja...1]

​@@etaylor8028 is she funny? Is she a woman??? Then where is the issue??? The division only exists once you manifest it.

[@etaylor8028]

@@Jajajajaja...1 gtfoh with your sexist dog whilstling. Nobody is calling male comedians "one of the funniest men in showbiz" and you know it.

[@GoddoDoggo]

@@etaylor8028 If someone said "George Carlin was one of the funniest men in history," I doubt you'd have complained about him being called a man.

[@the1972bulldog]

Literally, I think I just fell in Love with Diane and Philomena. Absolutely Beautiful and Brilliant 👏🏻⚘️

[@thephoenix6237]

Can someone please get my message to this woman that she is so freaking amazing and she inspires me to be just a little more silly. I love her so much.

[@vtheb1299]

Seeing her so animated gives me cognitive dissonance 😂 I didn't know she had to audition. I thought she created the show, it's just such a perfect fit.

[@sarahrigby7580]

She auditioned to play Philomena Cunk, who was a character within Charlie Brooker’s Screen Wipe series (including all the other “wipes”, which I’m really missing atm). That was probably about 9-10 years ago now?? Then Charlie and Diane have taken that character and given her her own shows, with the “Cunk on….” series. So, no she didn’t have to audition for Cunk on Earth as it was written for her to play, but she did have to audition to play Philomena originally.

[@daveroche6522]

Nah - much like Steve Coogans (brilliant) Alan Partridge first appeared on The Day Today, Philomena first appeared on Charlie Brookers Weekly/End-of-Year Wipe. It's somewhere here on KZbin. Great stuff.

[@livaaispure1827]

I also thought she created it.

[@TweenkPL]

The Cunk shows are spin-off of her character on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe. She auditioned for that show, not for Cunk on Earth

[@queenjasminetemaiharoa7009]

I thought she created it too! Diane Morgan is a comedic genius at playing an idiot😂

[@canadianhappyinitalytruest6556]

I describe this show as “as if my 8 year old is interviewing people and finding out about the world” it’s so refreshing and often spot on. Her Shakespeare and also on Charity are amazing (on KZbin I think)

[@nearthefarworld]

Those aren't questions a kid would ask. Or maybe you need to invest more time in your 8 year old if that's how shaky her understanding of reality is

[@canadianhappyinitalytruest6556]

Hey, thanks. Good idea

[@Tao_Tology]

@@nearthefarworld Dude, you won't become less wrong no matter how many times you post this.

[@billpugh58]

@@nearthefarworld wow, this actually made you write a put down comment?

[@audradaniels4161]

The experts are told to respond to her as if she’s a child asking the questions. This was in an older BBC interview. Totally makes sense when you watch their patient responses to her lol

[@imbogart]

With all the gloom and darkness that's happening in this world, you are the sunshine we needed Diane.

[@liamhegarty3220]

I absolutely love Diane. Philomena just wouldnt be the same if played by anyone else. Perfection.

[@hunkerdown2344]

That roll down the sand dune had me crying from laughing so hard. I'm laughing right now just thinking about it.

[@thesweetlife9621]

I’m a historian and I find this show absolutely hilarious

[@noem.7430]

what i love of philomena is that she is just honest, thank you diane for bringing me joy

[@user-et6pj4db9s]

She's done well to make it in America, I can remember when she was still a segment in Charlie Brooker's yearly wipe, being on after life with Ricky Gervais also on Netflix has no doubt helped her profile too.

[@francesprendergast1721]

Warms my little working class heart to hear a northern British accent on American telly. ❤

[@rajo741]

She is masterful in her delivery. A once in a generation performer. So easy to love her.

[@WVgirl1959]

Have been watching her videos and when she asked one historian how Lincoln's head shot affected his presidency, I just lost it. 😂❤

[@majbrat]

Had so many good laughs at her deadpan delivery on that show. So funny watching the people being interviewed trying to keep their composure.

[@GarrettLoganGriffin]

I’ve been waiting for her to break in america for like 8 years. FINALLY MY AMERICAN BRETHREN, EMBRACE HER! How she’s not the most popular comedienne on the planet is beyond me. She’s brilliant.

[@DRthistle]

I think she's on her way to being just that.

[@man-of-the-world]

To be fair, she's one of the only female comedian that is genuinely funny.

[@GarrettLoganGriffin]

@@man-of-the-world In Britain or just in general? I could name a good handful. But I see where you’re coming from.

[@nibblypig6291]

@@man-of-the-worldTo be fair, you’re talking rollocks.

[@Anon54387]

@@GarrettLoganGriffin I don't get why she and other Brits say a singular noun as if it were a plural noun as in the BBC are really dumbing down. The BBC is really dumbing down since the BBC is just one corporation. They are or he is. Similarly, I hear British people say The Beatles are one of the most listened to bands when it should be The Beatles is one of the most listened to band since The Beatles is just one band. OTOH, though, we Yanks say math instead of maths yet wouldn't say mathematic if using the full word. The inconsistency of that bugs me.

[@scouser2010ify]

I’m glad she’s being recognised she deserves it

[@user-pn5hc2lk7z]

As eastern person I think I learned some good information from her in an entertaining way❤ it's good to add humor in education! And I also think she was promoting the critical thinking in a fun way❤

[@NapaValleyVegan]

I was introduced to her on Ricky Gervais’ series afterlife. And now seeing the Cunk character is awesome. She is funny and talented!

[@Room142]

I didn't think I understood British humor until I watched her show. I was in hysterics

[@thomicrisler9855]

Another really accessible form of British humor in my opinion is Taskmaster. Highly recommend it if you're looking for more exposure to British comedy!

[@ddg3210]

@@thomicrisler9855 yes! TM is possibly my favorite show of all time. Sheer genius.

[@Room142]

@Thomi Crisler oh thanku I'll check it out!

[@ddg3210]

@@Room142 Come back and tell us what you thought!

[@slackerzero7883]

@@thomicrisler9855 almost all of the panel shows from over there are great (8 out of 10 cats, Qi, would I lie to you, etc) ,but taskmaster is probably my favorite.

[@Coastfog]

So smart, so funny, so likable, such unique comedic intelligence. Only when you see her "normal" self in a good interview like this, you really can appreciate how she *nails* what she does.

[@corylyons6271]

I could watch this over and over! love Diane Morgan!

[@jamesz1247]

She’s not just a comedian, she’s brilliant!!

[@NewMessage]

There are several 'Cunk on..' specials, including a few compilations from the Wipe days... seriously... it's a rabbit hole you'll never regret falling down.

[@simongiles9749]

The talking heads sections from Philomena Cunk and Barry Shitpeas were priceless.

[@mmoncur]

Yep, search for "Moments of Wonder" for some of the early shorts.

[@sir_vix]

Or at least one you'll trip over and attempt to pass off as intentional.

[@chriswest6988]

I've seen earth, Britain, Shakespeare, Christmas so far. I found the one-offs a bit less interesting than the broader history ones but they were all easily worth watching.

[@judydoyle1124]

Ive been exploring all of this and its all delightful. Check out MANDY

[@TM-hl7ir]

Diane is a brilliant gem!

[@giordy9013]

I just loved she kept her character even during the interview

[@mikedrinan5223]

I find it so funny that some people don’t get satire, which makes the satire even funnier, I’ve loved all of Diane Morgan’s creations, such talent 🙌

[@myoldmate]

This is how I live my life. Every day, I interact with colleagues, friends and random acquaintances. I spout the most ridiculous things to them and my joy is their puzzlement, that moment, when they're trying to figure out if you're actually serious. It's fleeting but so satisfying.

[@markmattheviewable]

I love her on After Life almost as much as I love her calling Columbus "Columbo" for five minutes while explaining his expedition and bumping into "Planet Earth Part 2".

[@bradleybarnett9545]

Darwin going to the Noelgallaghus Islands is another good 'un.

[@Tao_Tology]

She's great on Motherland, too.

[@MasterShake9000]

The best part of that joke is his actual name is in fact “Colombo”, so her mispronunciation is somehow slightly more accurate than the standardized form is, yet also more wrong, all at the same time.

[@MasterShake9000]

The best part of that joke is his actual name is in fact “Colombo”, so her mispronunciation is somehow slightly more accurate than the standardized form is, yet also more wrong, all at the same time.

[@waryaawariiri1812]

She was good in year-end reviews of Netflix in 2020 and 2021, commenting as a clueless average jane. I don't know why Netflix didn't do one for 2022.

[@Blether70]

I love Diane Morgan telling the story of appearing on the brilliant "Inside No.9" where there on a pedalo boat for the whole episode. She was worried about pissing herself while stuck on it all day filming, so ordered Adult nappies from Amazon. As many have done before, she got her quantities wrong and now has a stockpile of 500 adult nappies in her Garage 🙂

[@herbiecactus6687]

How is it possible to be so fundamentally, thoroughly comedic.

[@donseavey3704]

This woman makes me laugh and also informs me about small details in history, like the fact that leonardo davinci portrayed himself in the last supper

[@zigguratzelatrix9876]

Seth has the best guests, the most thoughtful interviews and probably the purest heart of any hosts in the late night talk show biz. Quality content for thinking people who give a s***.

[@McPierogiPazza]

He really does seem kind hearted. It's great seeing more men with TV audience show that quality so comfortably.

[@AyanMitra-re2rq]

She is such a fascinating actress & presenter...sheer potential !!

[@chrislopukhin2276]

Love, love, love Diane Morgan. Her stand-up is really good even if she hates doing it. We started watching her as Philomena Cunk when she was just in Britain. As a history buff, It is just genius. I love the interactions with the experts. It is so very clever.

[@vibin_psilocybin]

the writing for her character is absolutely top notch and her performances are also at the same level. She is so effin funny

[@dancingdruid7932]

I LOVE her. Favourite thing, Mandy's walk. Freaking hilarious.

[@susanleannarda8471]

During the show " cunk on earth...the song Pump up the Jam comes on ...every show...it's hilarious!

[@MooMooFutch]

Diane Morgan in Afterlife as Kath was such great acting. In the last episode though when she said “I’m so lonely” I absolutely fell to pieces crying which I rarely do watching anything. I love her in the comedy series *Mandy* too. If you can get hold of that series I would 100% recommend it. It’s hilarious. The episode where she gets a job in a chippy and sneaks off for a crafty ciggy in the toilet but ends up setting fire to the room and then burning it down was top tier comedy.

[@TheMillalein]

She's amazing in Motherland, too!

[@kiranrajagopal8835]

I’m with you about afterlife. ❤

[@julieturner1541]

I was in tears, too.

[@rossmackay-williams4583]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6q6oYKhetajgMk

[@sjborg3692]

that scene was one of the only funny moments I remember to be fair, yh that was a classic

[@alden1132]

I'm so glad Diane Morgan & Philomena are gain ong popularity in America. I've loved Diane for years. Mandy was one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. She's a treasure.

[@alden1132]

That said, Jeebus, Seth, let her talk for 2 seconds...

[@sardeeni]

Mandy Is So Funny

[@fayesouthall6604]

Mandy is a genius of a show. So few people saw it. Such a giggle.

[@alden1132]

@@fayesouthall6604 Right?! I couldn't understand why Morgan wasn't "The Office" famous after that, at least as a producer/writer.

[@fayesouthall6604]

@@alden1132 agreed she is super talented

[@AnnLippert1]

I've watched the first 4 episodes of Cunk on Earth. I've never laughed harder in my life at a TV show. I also love Seth Meyers. I'm so glad I found her on this show. Also, I watch Seth every night.

[@alliemazur8007]

My goodness she’s brilliant! What a delight!

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Not once was jam pumped during this interview, yet it still managed to be entertaining and informative. 8/10

[@Tao_Tology]

Sure but was the jam being pumped down? Or sideways? Or.....up? And what was the beat doing at the time?

[@Lost_n_Found_1]

​@@Tao_Tologyand were any feet stomping?

[@Tao_Tology]

@@Lost_n_Found_1 They were. And it made everyone's day.

[@anne8511]

Diane Morgan knows how to deliver. Her subtleties are hilarious.

[@izakdevilliers3552]

Absolutely loved Cunk on earth, can't wait to see more of her

[@notaulgoodman9732]

Love Philomena and Diane’s work on After Life is great as well.

[@nelsonmiranda6117]

I actually enjoyed this interview, first interview in so long, where the host asked very good questions and made very good comments and the guest was naturally entertained. no faking. I love it.

[@InshushaGroupie]

She's interviewed some of my colleagues and professors for the show, and they absolutely love it too.

[@noirberries]

So happy that they found her!!!

[@Brookewyeth-gh7lo]

There's a dead dog in space?😂😂 I fukn died laughing at this. I love this lady loved her in afterlife to❤

[@MrJayehawk]

She is a pure delight. Her delivery is fantastic.

[@abbycross90210]

One of my favorite bits was her calling the Bayeux Tapestry the "Baywatch Tapestry." And my son and I still call JFK "John Effing Kennedy."