Is A Very British History coming back?
A Very British History (2019–2020) — history on BBC Four
About A Very British History
A Very British History ended on March 4, 2020, on BBC Four. The series concluded after its second season, which aired in early 2020. There are no upcoming episodes scheduled, and the show is no longer in production.
A Very British History was a documentary series that explored key moments in the 20th century for minority communities across Britain. Premiering in 2019, it focused on stories from Romany Gypsies, the Jewish community in Leeds, Afro-Caribbeans in Birmingham, and Ugandan Asians in Leicester and beyond. The series aimed to shed light on the experiences and histories of these communities, often sharing untold stories and emotional journeys that contributed to the multicultural fabric of modern Britain.
The show was presented by individuals from the communities featured, providing authentic perspectives. Each episode was approximately 60 minutes long.
A Very British History episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2020 | S2·E4 | Whatever Happened to the Boat People? |
| February 26, 2020 | S2·E3 | British Bangladeshis |
| February 19, 2020 | S2·E2 | The British Chinese |
| February 12, 2020 | S2·E1 | Birmingham Irish I Am |
| March 4, 2019 | S1·E4 | Ugandan Asians |
| February 25, 2019 | S1·E3 | The Jews of Leeds |
| February 18, 2019 | S1·E2 | The First Black Brummies |
| February 11, 2019 | S1·E1 | Romany Gypsies |
