Horrible Histories
British Black History
Season 9 Episode 1
A look at the contribution of black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian's Wall and why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose? Actor and playwright Ira Aldridge recounts how he came to leave New York to find fame in 19th-century England.
Horrible Histories airs on BBC Three HD at 7:30 PM, Wednesday 5 November. (Subtitles, audio description, subtitles, audio description.)
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