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Black and British: A Forgotten History

Episode 1: First Encounters

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

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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. Show less

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