Finding Britain’S Slave Traders With David Olusoga...Series 1, Episode 1

David Olusoga reveals the new research that uncovers how the slave trade was driven by the monarchy, beginning with Elizabeth I, and how a royal monopoly was established.

Finding Britain’S Slave Traders With David Olusoga... was broadcast on BBC2 at Monday 21 September 2026, 21:00.

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Finding Britain’S Slave Traders With David Olusoga...

Finding Britain’S Slave Traders With David Olusoga... is a TV show on BBC2. An uncomfortable history, but part of Britain's story. David Olusoga reveals the fullest picture yet of the British traders who trafficked millions of Africans into slavery. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 1 episode was broadcast in September 2026.

Last broadcast:21/09/2026 at 21:00

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