The British Empire in Color - Season 1 - Eps 1: A Tryst With Destiny
The pomp and splendour of imperial rule is encapsulated in rare colour film of the 1911 Delhi Durbar in India, through to the nationalist movement led by Gandhi and Nehru after the First World War.
About The British Empire in Color
Title: The British Empire in Color
First Air Date: 2002-09-15
Last Air Date: 2002-09-29
Status: Ended
Rating: 9.5/10 (from 2 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: Unknown
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Art Malik
Narrator
