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3.73 votes2016EndedDocumentary

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

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1. First EncountersNow viewing2016-11-091.0Historian 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.
2. Freedom2016-11-161.0In 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.
3. Moral Mission2016-11-231.0In part three of this groundbreaking series, historian David Olusoga explores the Victorian moral crusade against slavery. He finds out how Queen Victoria came to have a black god-daughter, why the mill workers of Rochdale stood in solidarity with enslaved Africans in the American South, and remembers the victims of a tragedy in Jamaica.
4. The Homecoming2016-11-301.0

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David Olusoga
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How many seasons does Black and British: A Forgotten History have?

Black and British: A Forgotten History has 1 season and 4 episodes.

When did Black and British: A Forgotten History first air?

Black and British: A Forgotten History first aired in 2016.

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