How did a small island once rule over a quarter of the world's population? This shared history still shapes us today - and billions of people are part of its story.
Creator: David Olusoga
How did a small island once rule over a quarter of the world's population? This shared history still shapes us today - and billions of people are part of its story.
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Empire with David Olusoga is a 2025 documentary TV series from the United Kingdom created by David Olusoga, starring David Olusoga. It first aired on November 7, 2025. The series has 1 season and 3 episodes on BBC Two. Episodes run about 59 min, in English. Audiences rate it 4.7/10 from 10 votes — poorly received.
Empire with David Olusoga premiered on November 7, 2025.
Empire with David Olusoga was created by David Olusoga.
The main cast includes David Olusoga.
Empire with David Olusoga has 1 season (3 episodes). Status: Returning Series.
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It holds an audience score of 4.7/10 from 10 ratings, so fans of documentary titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
| E1 | E2 | E3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
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David Olusoga