2 hrs. 50 mins.

In the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, England took the first steps towards building the biggest empire the world has ever seen. Under Elizabeth II, four centuries later, the last British colonies were finally granted independence – yet people worldwide are still deeply affected by the empire’s legacy. In this compelling 4-part BBC series, historian David Olusoga travels far and wide to recover a forgotten history and make sense of the lasting effects of British rule.