2016 1 season 4 eps Ended

Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History

2016 1 season 4 eps

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50 min

S1 · E1 · Nov 8, 2016

First Encounters Episode 1

Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa. From the African Romans who guarded Hadrian's Wall in the 3rd century AD to the black trumpeter of the Tudor courts, David uncovers a history that is as surprising as it is revealing.

50 min

S1 · E2 · Nov 15, 2016

Freedom Episode 2

In the second part of his four-part series, historian David Olusoga explores the business of slavery and remembers the black sailors who fought for Britain at Trafalgar. He also celebrates a Georgian boxing superstar and the men and women who crossed continents in pursuit of freedom.

50 min

S1 · E3 · Nov 22, 2016

Moral Mission Episode 3

In part three of this groundbreaking series, historian David Olusoga explores the Victorian moral crusade against slavery.

50 min

S1 · E4 · Nov 29, 2016

The Homecoming Episode 4

Historian David Olusoga concludes his series by exploring the events which helped shape black British identity in the 20th century.

4 episodes in Season 1

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The enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.

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Total runtime 3h 20m · Episode length 50 min · Country United Kingdom

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Premiered

November 8, 2016

Final episode

November 29, 2016

Status

Ended

Country

United Kingdom

Episode length

50 min

Total runtime

3h 20m

Original language

English

Production

BBC Entertainment

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Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History