Empire with David Olusoga
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.
Cast
David Olusoga
Presenter
Seasons
E1Episode 1
Nov 7, 2025
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.
E2Episode 2
Nov 14, 2025
David Olusoga reveals how the loss of the American colonies led to the colonisation of Australia and how the Indian indenture system was established.
E3Episode 3
Nov 21, 2025
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.
Videos
Storyline
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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