Series synopsis
Union with David Olusoga is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on October 2, 2023. It ended on October 23, 2023. It was created by David Olusoga. It stars David Olusoga.
National identity, social class, inequality. David Olusoga shines a light on our fractured modern society through the lens of the past, exposing the fault lines dividing the UK.
Premise
National identity, social class, inequality. David Olusoga shines a light on our fractured modern society through the lens of the past, exposing the fault lines dividing the UK.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Olusoga as Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 2, 2023 | October 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Making of Britain - 1603-1707 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. |
October 2, 2023 |
| 2 |
Creating Britishness David Olusoga reveals how, in the 18th century, a new British identity was forged in the face of multiple threats from within - including the Jacobite rebellions in Scotland and an Irish revolution in 1798, and near-constant war with France. |
October 9, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Two Nations The 19th-century union appears secure, but beneath the surface run deep divisions, leading to the emergence of a new working-class movement - and a catastrophic famine in Ireland. |
October 16, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 2, 2023 |
| Last aired | October 23, 2023 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |