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First Encounters

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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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Mon 1 Feb 2021 14:00
麻豆社 Two

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  • Marcelo Zarvos

    Convoy

  • White Noise Research

    An Afternoon On Condale Lake

Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Wed 9 Nov 2016 21:00
    麻豆社 Two
  • Thu 10 Nov 2016 23:20
    麻豆社 Two except Scotland
  • Fri 11 Nov 2016 00:50
    麻豆社 Two Scotland
  • Tue 22 Nov 2016 00:15
    麻豆社 Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Tue 22 Nov 2016 00:45
    麻豆社 Two Scotland
  • Wed 23 May 2018 22:00
    麻豆社 Four
  • Tue 15 Oct 2019 00:15
    麻豆社 Two except Scotland
  • Mon 15 Jun 2020 15:00
    Red Button One
  • Mon 15 Jun 2020 20:00
    麻豆社 Four
  • Tue 16 Jun 2020 16:00
    Red Button One
  • Wed 17 Jun 2020 17:00
    Red Button One
  • Thu 18 Jun 2020 18:00
    Red Button One
  • Fri 19 Jun 2020 15:00
    Red Button One
  • Mon 1 Feb 2021 14:00
    麻豆社 Two except Scotland

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