Series·2016·14+·1 season

Black and British: A Forgotten History

Documentary

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

Play
Always find 7Movies7domains.fans
Continue the story

Episodes

Up next
First EncountersE1 · 45 min

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.

FreedomE2 · 45 min

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.

Moral MissionE3 · 45 min

In 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.

The HomecomingE4 · 45 min

Featuring

Cast

1 credited

David Olusoga
David OlusogaSelf - Presenter

Keep watching

More like this

TYSON2026 · Series · ★ 8.5
Last Chance U2016 · Series · ★ 7.2
World War II with Tom Hanks2026 · Series · ★ 8.3
History 1012020 · Series · ★ 7.1
Eli Roth's History of Horror2018 · Series · ★ 6.4
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything2021 · Series · ★ 7.6
Hulk Hogan: Real American2026 · Series · ★ 7.5
The New York Times Presents2020 · Series · ★ 7.0
The Walking Dead: Origins2021 · Series · ★ 7.7
Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men2019 · Series · ★ 7.4
Mind Field2017 · Series · ★ 8.2
Kylie2026 · Series · ★ 8.7
Haunted2018 · Series · ★ 6.9
Visible: Out on Television2020 · Series · ★ 6.7
Formula 1: Drive to Survive2019 · Series · ★ 8.2
The Last Movie Stars2022 · Series · ★ 7.0
Quarterback2023 · Series · ★ 8.0
George Carlin's American Dream2022 · Series · ★ 7.9