Where to watch Cunk on Shakespeare (2016) in the UK
Cunk on Shakespeare (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 9 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Fresh from her triumphs on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe investigating time, Winston Churchill, and Donald Trump, Philomena Cunk has finally been given her own show - about William Shakespeare. Cunk will leave no stone unturned as she gets to the bottom of the Bard, visiting his birthplace, exploring the Globe, studying priceless artefacts and interviewing literally six different experts.
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Is Cunk on Shakespeare on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Cunk on Shakespeare (2016) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Cunk on Shakespeare (2016) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Disney+
No — Cunk on Shakespeare (2016) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Cunk on Shakespeare.
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Diane MorganPhilomena Cunk -
Simon Russell BealeSelf - Actor -
Paul TaylorSelf - Head of Collections, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust -
Iqbal KhanSelf - Theatre Director -
Stanley WellsSelf - Honorary President, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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Matthew BurtonSelf - English Teacher, Thornhill Community Academy
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Ben CrystalSelf - Co-author Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary -
Clara SheppardAnne Hathaway
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Cunk on Shakespeare — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Cunk on Shakespeare for free in the UK?
Cunk on Shakespeare (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
Is Cunk on Shakespeare on Netflix in the UK?
No — Cunk on Shakespeare (2016) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Cunk on Shakespeare on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Cunk on Shakespeare (2016) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Cunk on Shakespeare on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Cunk on Shakespeare (2016) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
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