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.

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Created By

David Olusoga

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Empire with David Olusoga

First Air Date

November 7, 2025

Last Air Date

November 21, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Voltage TV Filmgate Films

Networks

BBC Two

S01E03

Episode 3

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.

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