Empire with David Olusoga

How did a small island once rule over a quarter of the world's population? This shared history still shapes us today - and billions of people are part of its story.

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Created By	David Olusoga
Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Empire with David Olusoga
First Air Date	November 7, 2025
Last Air Date	November 7, 2025
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	59min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	Voltage TV Filmgate Films
Networks	BBC Two

S01E01

Episode 1

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.

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