Empire with David Olusoga

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Episode 1E1 · 59 min

David Olusoga tells the story of the British Empire, from its origins under Elizabeth I to the establishment of colonies in America, the Caribbean and India.

Episode 2E2 · 59 min

David Olusoga reveals how the loss of the American colonies led to the colonisation of Australia and how the Indian indenture system was established.

Episode 3E3 · 59 min

David Olusoga reveals how the Empire reached its maximum size after the First World War but within a generation had begun to collapse, as he uncovers the story of decolonisation.

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David Olusoga reveals how the loss of the American colonies led to the colonisation of Australia and how the Indian indenture system was established.

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Episodes

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Episode 1E1 · 59 min

David Olusoga tells the story of the British Empire, from its origins under Elizabeth I to the establishment of colonies in America, the Caribbean and India.

Episode 2E2 · 59 min

David Olusoga reveals how the loss of the American colonies led to the colonisation of Australia and how the Indian indenture system was established.

Episode 3E3 · 59 min

David Olusoga reveals how the Empire reached its maximum size after the First World War but within a generation had begun to collapse, as he uncovers the story of decolonisation.