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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.

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59 minutes

Last on

Tue 2 Feb 202114:00
BBC Two

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First Encounters

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Moral Mission

See all episodes from Black and British: A Forgotten History

Clips

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Music Played

  • Kartellen

    Lilla Flicka

  • Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra

    Reminiscing

  • Mac Mavis

    Healing Time

  • Era

    Thousand Words

Credits

PresenterDavid Olusoga
ProducerNaomi Austin
DirectorNaomi Austin
Series ProducerJames Van Der Pool
Executive ProducerChris Granlund

Broadcasts

  • Wed 16 Nov 201621:00
    BBC Two
  • Thu 17 Nov 201623:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thu 17 Nov 201623:45
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Tue 29 Nov 201603:05
    BBC Two
  • Wed 30 May 201822:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 15 Oct 201901:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Tue 16 Jun 202000:40
    BBC Four
  • Mon 22 Jun 202015:00
    Red Button One
  • Mon 22 Jun 202020:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 23 Jun 202018:00
    Red Button One
  • Wed 24 Jun 202016:00
    Red Button One
  • Thu 25 Jun 202016:00
    Red Button One
  • Fri 26 Jun 202015:00
    Red Button One
  • Tue 2 Feb 202114:00
    BBC Two except Scotland

How did slave-owners shape Britain?

How did slave-owners shape Britain?

Presented by David Olusoga