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Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners (2015–2015) — history on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded July 22, 2015.
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Genre
History
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
July 15, 2015
Ended
July 22, 2015
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season
2episodes

About Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners

Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners ended on July 22, 2015, on BBC Two. The series concluded its run after a two-part exploration of Britain's involvement in slavery and its aftermath. It examined the financial and social repercussions of the abolition of slavery in 1833 and the lasting impact on British society.

This historical documentary series, first aired in 2015, was hosted by historian David Olusoga. It delved into the often-overlooked details of the compensation paid to former slave owners, revealing the wide range of social classes involved. The show used detailed records to explore the political debates and economic consequences of abolition, highlighting how this pivotal moment reshaped Britain in numerous ways.

The series featured David Olusoga as the presenter. It had a runtime of 30 minutes per episode.

Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners episode schedule

2 aired

Aired · 2

DateEp.Title
July 22, 2015 S1·E2 The Price of Freedom
July 15, 2015 S1·E1 Profit and Loss

Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners cast