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The First Black Britons

An exploration of the development of the black community in Britain. From the abolition of the slave trade to the West Indian regiments of the world wars, the programme traces how Britain's colonial past has shaped the country's present multicultural society.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 12 Oct 201105:00
BBC Two

Broadcasts

  • Wed 12 Mar 200802:00
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 24 Apr 200905:00
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 4 Jun 200905:00
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Tue 13 Oct 200905:00
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Wed 12 Oct 201105:00
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire