The British Empire in Color

The British Empire in Colour is a major three part series that examines the history and experience of the British Empire, form the perspectives of both the rulers and the ruled. Using original colour archive film - much of which had never previously been seen - together with personal letters and diary extracts helping to capture the many complexities and contradictions of life in the British Empire.

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Empire

Empire

2012

Seven Ages of Britain

Seven Ages of Britain

2010

World War II: The Price Of Empire

World War II: The Price Of Empire

2015

Empire State of Mind

Empire State of Mind

2021

Brideshead Revisited

Brideshead Revisited

1981

Shaka Zulu

Shaka Zulu

1986

Taboo

Taboo

2017

Zanghat Arreeh

Zanghat Arreeh

2019

Rebellion!

Rebellion!

1999

See Hear

See Hear

1981

Himalaya with Michael Palin

Himalaya with Michael Palin

2004

Full Circle with Michael Palin

Full Circle with Michael Palin

1997

Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

1989

Pole to Pole

Pole to Pole

1992

Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure

Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure

1999

Sahara with Michael Palin

Sahara with Michael Palin

2002

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

1985

Space Race

Space Race

2005

I Love the '90s

I Love the '90s

2004

I Love the '80s

I Love the '80s

2002