An Islamic History of Europe

2009

Documentary

Rageh Omaar visits Spain, Sicily and France to discover the history of Islam in Europe

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Production

BBC Four

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 2, 2009

Last Aired

January 20, 2009

Networks

BBC Four

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1 of 3

Air date: 2009-01-02

Rageh Omaar takes a journey in search of the story of Islam in Europe. In Spain, he uncovers an extraordinary tale of scientific advance and rich cultural influences.

E2

Episode 2 of 3

Air date: 2009-01-13

Rageh Omaar visits Sicily and France in search of the story of Islam in Europe. He shows how the seeds of modern Europe can be traced back a Moslem invasion over 1,000 years ago.

E3

Episode 3 of 3

Air date: 2009-01-20

Rageh Omaar visits the last stronghold of Islam in Spain, Granada, and reveals how the fall-out from the final conflict still resonates in the ongoing divide between East and West.

Cast

Rageh Omaar

Rageh Omaar

Presenter (Self)

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