Black And British: A Forgotten History

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David Olusoga explores the relationship between Britain and people of African origins.

David Olusoga explores the relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa. David uncovers a history that is as surprising as it is revealing.

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.

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A look at the relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.

Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.

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