Empire with David Olusoga

2025•59m•4.7/10

Documentary

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4.7/10(10)

How did a small island once rule over a quarter of the world's population? This shared history still shapes us today - and billions of people are part of its story.

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Production

Voltage TV, Filmgate Films

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

November 7, 2025

Last Aired

November 21, 2025

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

David Olusoga

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2025-11-07

David Olusoga tells the story of the British Empire, from its origins under Elizabeth I to the establishment of colonies in America, the Caribbean and India.

Episode 2

Air date: 2025-11-14

David Olusoga reveals how the loss of the American colonies led to the colonisation of Australia and how the Indian indenture system was established.

Episode 3

Air date: 2025-11-21

David Olusoga reveals how the Empire reached its maximum size after the First World War but within a generation had begun to collapse, as he uncovers the story of decolonisation.