Synopsis
The history of black people in Britain, from the abolition of the slave trade to the end of World War II. Education for seven- to 11-year-olds.
- Programme: Primary History
- Series: Black History
- Episode: 02: Black Britons 2
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2005
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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