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The Best Episodes of Black and British: A Forgotten History Season 1

Every episode of Black and British: A Forgotten History Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black and British: A Forgotten History Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Black and British: A Forgotten History Season 1

Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Black and British: A Forgotten History Season 1 Episode 1 - First Encounters
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #1 - First Encounters

    S1:E1

    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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  2. Black and British: A Forgotten History Season 1 Episode 2 - Freedom
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Freedom

    S1:E2

    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. He also celebrates a Georgian boxing superstar and the men and women who crossed continents in pursuit of freedom.

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  3. Black and British: A Forgotten History Season 1 Episode 3 - Moral Mission
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Moral Mission

    S1:E3

    In part three of this groundbreaking series, historian David Olusoga explores the Victorian moral crusade against slavery. He finds out how Queen Victoria came to have a black god-daughter, why the mill workers of Rochdale stood in solidarity with enslaved Africans in the American South, and remembers the victims of a tragedy in Jamaica.

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  4. Black and British: A Forgotten History Season 1 Episode 4 - The Homecoming
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Homecoming

    S1:E4

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"First Encounters" is the best rated episode of "Black and British: A Forgotten History" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by James Van Der Pool and written by David Olusoga, it aired on 11/9/2016. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Freedom".