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Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners

Series Overview

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'.

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Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

Air Date Window

2015 – 2015

Premiered: Wed, Jul 15, 2015

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Jul 22, 2015

Season 1, Episode 2: “The Price of Freedom”

David Olusoga traces the bitter propaganda war waged between the pro-slavery lobby and the abolitionists.

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What is Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners about?

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'.

How many seasons does Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners have?

Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners?

Key cast members in Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners include David Olusoga.

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