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Handmade in Mexico

Series 1

Episode 1: Huipil

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

An intricate look at the creation process of three Mexican art forms. A huipil is a loose-fitting tunic crafted by Zapotec women who live in a matriarchal culture. Show more

Black and British: A Forgotten History

Episode 1: First Encounters

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

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. Show more

Art of Persia

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Documentary series. Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born. Show more

Seven Ages of Britain

Episode 3: Age of Power

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

David Dimbleby tells the story of Britain through its art and treasure, from Henry VIII's accession in 1509 to the premiere of Shakespeare's Henry VIII 100 years later. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

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. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Olusoga
Producer:
Naomi Austin
Director:
Naomi Austin
Series Producer:
James Van Der Pool
Executive Producer:
Chris Granlund

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

In part three of this groundbreaking series, historian David Olusoga explores the Victorian moral crusade against slavery. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Olusoga
Producer:
Naomi Austin
Director:
Naomi Austin
Series Producer:
James Van Der Pool
Executive Producer:
Chris Granlund

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Historian David Olusoga concludes his series with the three African kings who stood up to empire and the shaping of black British identity in the 20th century. Show more

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