After a long hiatus, we have the welcome return of Philomena Cunk (and her less-funny partner, Barry Shitpeas). Both appeared on Charlie Brooker’s year-end “2015 wipe”, in which La Cunk makes four appearances. Three are below; I don’t have her and Barry’s take on “Fifty Shades of Grey,” but you can see it on the hourlong video, starting at 4:44.

The first clip is a new “Moments of Wonder,” this time dealing with feminism—or, as Philomena calls it, “femininism”. Warning: there’s a flash of nudity. Philomena appears to have flummoxed Femininist Lady; I wonder if these people know what’s going on when they agree to an interview with Cunk.

There’s also a nice liberal take on the European immigrant crisis. Note Philomena’s classic pronunciation of “money” at 1:21,

Finally, Philomena and Barry discuss Donald Trump and American politics; it’s great to hear a European take on our looniest Republican. I love Philomena’s comment on Trump’s coiffure:  “It’s not hair: it’s like a sort of furry gas. It’s like he was born with a squirrel’s tail and he’s bushed it over his head to pass among humans.” Brooker weighs in at the end.

h/t: Alex

I got this from Matthew with the message, “You owe me!” He  added, “Cheltenham Science Festival is in June each year Here’s an exchange with Rutherford and Philomena that just took place…”

Adam Rutherford is a well known science communicator in the UK. He seems more enthusiastic about Philomena than about me, but maybe I can twist his arm. Cunk is on, and I want to be Science Man!

I found this at, of all places, reddit. It’s Philomena’s “Moments of Wonder” from last night’s “Weekly Wipe,” and is already up on YouTube. It’s classic Philomena, but for once the guest—Government Man—gets the best of our girl.

Her classic quote: “Just like other Greek inventions like thick yogurt, sodomy and triangles, democracy has taken the world by storm.”

Here’s the entire show. You can see another bit of Philomena, explaining the election in front of a greenscreen, between 11:11 and 14:18.

h/t: Kieran, Ben goren

Matthew Cobb sent me this tw**t from Charlie Brooker:

I’m sad I won’t be able to watch, being a Yank and all, but someone will describe it. After all, her fans here must number in the high tens. I’m curious how much Philomena can garble the activities of the Howse of Commons.

Let’s end the work week not with a cat photo, but with a picture of the Official Website Sweetheart™.

Reader David, also a Philomena fan, sent me this picture taken from Diane Morgan’s recently-constructed Facebook page, which she introduced with the words, “Hello! Welcome to my Facebook page where I will post stuff about me, like a complete and utter narcissist.”

I want this shirt!