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The Best Episodes of Union with David Olusoga

Every episode of Union with David Olusoga ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Union with David Olusoga!

Binge this in 3h 56m•Peaking at 7.3/10

National identity, social class, inequality. David Olusoga shines a light on our fractured modern society through the lens of the past, exposing the fault lines dividing the UK.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Union with David Olusoga Season 1 Episode 4 - Union and Disunion
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Union and Disunion

    S1:E4

    The 20th century sees partition in Ireland. A sense of national unity emerges in the aftermath of the Second World War, but economic challenges in the 1970s create new divisions and questions about the union’s future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Union with David Olusoga Season 1 Episode 1 - The Making of Britain - 1603-1707
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #2 - The Making of Britain - 1603-1707

    S1:E1

    David Olusoga tells the story of attempts to form a united Britain in the 17th and early 18th centuries, a period defined by religious and cultural divisions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Union with David Olusoga Season 1 Episode 3 - The Two Nations
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #3 - The Two Nations

    S1:E3

    The 19th-century union appears secure, but beneath the surface run deep divisions, leading to the emergence of a new working-class movement - and a catastrophic famine in Ireland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Union with David Olusoga Season 1 Episode 2 - Creating Britishness
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Creating Britishness

    S1:E2

    David Olusoga reveals how, in the 18th century, a new British identity was forged in the face of multiple threats from within - including the Jacobite rebellions in Scotland and an Irish revolution in 1798, and near-constant war with France.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Union and Disunion" is the best rated episode of "Union with David Olusoga". It scored 7.3/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/23/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Making of Britain - 1603-1707".