Is Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World coming back?
Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World (2003–2003) on Channel 4
About Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World
Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World ended on February 8, 2003. The series aired on Channel 4 and consisted of a single season with six episodes. It was a historical documentary series that explored how Britain came to dominate much of the world and what impact that had on global history.
The show was hosted by Niall Ferguson, who examined the rise of the British Empire from its beginnings to its decline. It asked questions about the nature of empire, its influence on modern society, and whether it could have been a force for good. The series provided a detailed analysis of Britain’s colonial and economic expansion during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Niall Ferguson starred as himself, serving as the presenter. The series had a runtime of approximately 50 minutes per episode. Since it ended in 2003, it is no longer airing and has not been renewed or continued.
Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World episode schedule
6 aired
Aired · 6
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2003 | S1·E6 | Empire for Sale |
| February 1, 2003 | S1·E5 | Maxim Force |
| January 25, 2003 | S1·E4 | Heaven's Breed |
| January 18, 2003 | S1·E3 | The Mission |
| January 11, 2003 | S1·E2 | White Plague |
| January 4, 2003 | S1·E1 | Why Britain? |