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Ill-informed TV correspondent Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) travels around the world in Cunk on Earth. Andrea Gambadoro/Netflix hide caption

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Clunky title aside, 'Cunk on Earth' is a mockumentary with cult classic potential

An ill-informed TV correspondent travels the world — with hilarious results — in Netflix's new oddball show. Diane Morgan's delivery is deliciously dry, and her improv skills are formidable.

Ill-informed TV correspondent Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) travels around the world in Cunk on Earth. Andrea Gambadoro/Netflix hide caption

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Clunky title aside, 'Cunk on Earth' is a mockumentary with cult classic potential

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From WHYY in Philadelphia