History

Black and British: A Forgotten History

Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.

4 Episodes Available

1. First Encounters

4. The Homecoming
David Olusoga concludes his series with the three African kings who stood up to empire.
David Olusoga concludes his series with the three African kings who stood up to empire.
59 minsAvailable for 17 days
3. Moral Mission
David Olusoga explores the Victorian moral crusade against slavery.
David Olusoga explores the Victorian moral crusade against slavery.
59 minsAvailable for 17 days
2. Freedom
David Olusoga looks at slavery and remembers black sailors who fought for Britain.
David Olusoga looks at slavery and remembers black sailors who fought for Britain.
59 minsAvailable for 17 days
1. First Encounters
David Olusoga explores the relationship between Britain and people of African origins.
David Olusoga explores the relationship between Britain and people of African origins.
53 minsAvailable for 17 days