Summary of Charlie Brooker and Diane Morgan on Cunk on Earth | BFI Q&A

00:00:00 - 00:25:00

Charlie Brooker and Diane Morgan answer questions about their BBC America show "Cunk on Earth." They discuss the show's humor and its complex examinations of the world. Brooker says he likes the show's "gaping absence of charisma vacuum" and promises that there is still more to come in the series.

• 00:00:00 Charlie Brooker and Diane Morgan discuss the development of "Cunk on Earth," which was written before the character of Philomena Kunk was cast. They discuss the character's appeal and how they were able to keep the humor consistent despite changes in the show's format.
• 00:05:00 Charlie Brooker and Diane Morgan answer questions about the show "Kunk on Earth." The pair discuss how the show changed from Kunk on Britain to Kunk on Earth, and how the budget increased accordingly. They also discuss the use of experts and how to get the best footage from them.
• 00:10:00 Charlie Brooker and Diane Morgan discuss Cunk on Earth, an upcoming documentary series about the history of Earth. The series is divided into five episodes and each episode covers a different period in Earth's history. Brooker and Morgan discuss the challenges of filming the series and the humorous moments they experienced while filming.
• 00:15:00 Charlie Brooker and Diane Morgan answer questions about their show "Cunk on Earth." They discuss the challenges of writing a show without a traditional story, and how the editing process helps to bring the material together. They also mention that there are "Grace notes" - small, unplanned additions to the script - that people often notice.
• 00:20:00 Charlie Brooker and Diane Morgan discuss the challenges of making a show about the current state of the world, with particular focus on the difficult task of balancing comedy with a serious message. Ben Kingsley, who portrays Professor Kate Cooper in the series, reveals that he was offended by the lack of characterization in the show's first season.
• 00:25:00 Charlie Brooker and Diane Morgan answer questions about Cunk on Earth, which airs on BBC America. The two discuss the show's humor and its complex examinations of the world. Brooker says he likes the show's "gaping absence of charisma vacuum" and promises that there is still more to come in the series.