Synopsis
David Olusoga tells the story of attempts to form a united Britain in the 17th and early 18th centuries, a period defined by religious and cultural divisions.
- Programme: Union with David Olusoga
- Episode: 1: The Making of Britain
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2023
- History
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