Finding Britain’s Slave Traders with David Olusoga

Name: Finding Britain’s Slave Traders with David Olusoga
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-09-21
Cast: David Olusoga, Michael Bennett, Jerry Brotton, Lila O'Leary Chambers, William Pettigrew

— Sep 2026 1 Season 2 Episodes 59m/ep

Returning Series

Documentary

Overview

With exclusive access to new research, David Olusoga reveals the most comprehensive picture yet of the British slave traders who trafficked three million Africans into slavery.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Cast

David Olusoga

Self - Presenter

Michael Bennett

Self - Expert

Jerry Brotton

Self - Expert

Lila O'Leary Chambers

Self - Expert

William Pettigrew

Self - Expert

Nick Radburn

Self - Expert

Edmond Smith

Self - Expert

Kimberley Thomas

Self - Expert

Key Crew

Francis Welch

Director

David Olusoga

Writer

David Olusoga

Executive Producer

Sanjay Singhal

Executive Producer

Kat Feavers

Producer

Tejumade Oluokun

Production Manager

Episode 1

David Olusoga reveals the new research that uncovers how the slave trade was driven by the monarchy, beginning with Elizabeth I, and how a royal monopoly was established.

Sep 21, 2026 59m

E2 Upcoming

Episode 2

With exclusive access to new research, David Olusoga reveals how thousands more people became slave traders and how their profits were invested in Britain’s towns and industries.

Airs Sep 28, 2026 59m

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