First Encounters
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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Roman Cumbria and the First Recorded African Community
Duration: 00:43
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The White Descendants of the Black Georgians
Duration: 00:46
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Marcelo Zarvos
Convoy
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White Noise Research
An Afternoon On Condale Lake
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Olusoga |
| Writer | David Olusoga |
| Executive Producer | Chris Granlund |
| Series Producer | James Van Der Pool |
Broadcasts
- Wed 9 Nov 2016 21:00
- Thu 10 Nov 2016 23:20大象传媒 Two except Scotland
- Fri 11 Nov 2016 00:50大象传媒 Two Scotland
- Tue 22 Nov 2016 00:15大象传媒 Two except Scotland & Wales
- Tue 22 Nov 2016 00:45大象传媒 Two Scotland
Wed 23 May 2018 22:00- Tue 15 Oct 2019 00:15大象传媒 Two except Scotland
Mon 15 Jun 2020 15:00Red Button One- Mon 15 Jun 2020 20:00
- Tue 16 Jun 2020 16:00Red Button One
- Wed 17 Jun 2020 17:00Red Button One
- Thu 18 Jun 2020 18:00Red Button One
- Fri 19 Jun 2020 15:00Red Button One
- Mon 1 Feb 2021 14:00大象传媒 Two except Scotland
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