The 20th century was a bit of a downer. Britain fought two world wars, mostly because Germany kept invading places and Britain kept saying, “Right, that’s not very sporting.” In between the wars, there was a depression, which is like being sad but with more empty factories.
Culture, Sport and Food Culture in Britain is organised around two pillars: tea and complaining. Sport is a national pastime in which grown adults shout at referees and remember the year a team once nearly won something. Football is the religion, cricket is the way you punish time, and rugby is where people tackle each other to show they care. Cunk on... Britain Complete Pack
— Covering the era from King Henry VIII to Lord Horatio Nelson. The 20th century was a bit of a downer
Once you’ve finished the Britain pack, you’ll want to see her tackle the entire planet. Final Verdict Sport is a national pastime in which grown
The "Cunk on Britain" series operates on two levels. On the surface, it is a goofball comedy about a woman who doesn't understand anything. However, beneath that, it is a biting satire of British Exceptionalism and the documentary format itself.