BBC Two - Black and British: A Forgotten History, First Encounters (original) (raw)

First Encounters

Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa. From the African Romans who guarded Hadrian's Wall in the 3rd century AD to the black trumpeter of the Tudor courts, David uncovers a history that is as surprising as it is revealing.

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Presenter David Olusoga
Writer David Olusoga
Executive Producer Chris Granlund
Series Producer James Van Der Pool

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