David Olusoga
Presenter
Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners (2015)
Season 1
How Britain as we know it was built on the profits of slavery, with abolition involving the shocking decision to compensate slave owners for their loss of 'property'.
Released July 15, 2015
Episode 42 min
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Watch Providers: BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BBC Select Apple Tv channel
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Profit and Loss
Documentary about the abolition of slavery. Huge sums of money were paid out in compensation, not to slaves, but to slave owners.
July 15, 2015, midnight
S1E2 - The Price of Freedom
David Olusoga traces the bitter propaganda war waged between the pro-slavery lobby and the abolitionists.
July 22, 2015, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 42 min.
Released: July 15, 2015
Last Air Date: July 22, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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