Empire
Series Overview
Empire is a major five-part series presented by Jeremy Paxman. It tells the story of the British Empire in a new way, tracing not only the rise and fall of the empire but also the complex effects of the empire on the modern world – political, technological and social – and on Britain.
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
60 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Mon, Feb 27, 2012
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Doing Good”
In the final part of his personal account of Britain's empire, Jeremy Paxman tells the extraordinary story of how a desire for conquest became a mission to improve the rest of mankind, especially in Africa, and how that mission shaded into an unquestioning belief that Britain could - and should - rule the world. In Central Africa, he travels in the footsteps of David Livingstone who, though a failure as a missionary, became a legendary figure - the patron saint of empire who started a flood of missionaries to the so-called 'Dark Continent'. In South Africa, Paxman tells the story of Cecil Rhodes, a man with a different sort of mission, who believed in the white man's right to rule the world, laying down the foundations for apartheid. The journey ends in Kenya, where conflict between white settlers and the African population brought bloodshed, torture and eventual withdrawal.
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Empire about?
Empire is a major five-part series presented by Jeremy Paxman. It tells the story of the British Empire in a new way, tracing not only the rise and fall of the empire but also the complex effects of the empire on the modern world – political, technological and social – and on Britain.
How many seasons does Empire have?
Empire comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Empire?
Key cast members in Empire include Jeremy Paxman.
Who created or directed Empire?
Empire was developed and directed by Not specified.