End of Empire

51min

Documentary

End of Empire chronicles the last days of British rule around the globe, through the remarkably candid reminiscences of both colonisers and the colonised. The series, a Granada Television production, uses old newsreel film and interviews with former British and colonial officials. Narrated by Robin Ellis.

Episodes

Cast

The Beginning of the End

1. The Beginning of the End

51min

15th Apr 1985

India: Engine of War

2. India: Engine of War

51min

22nd Apr 1985

India: The Muslim Card

3. India: The Muslim Card

50min

29th Apr 1985

India: Divide and Quit

4. India: Divide and Quit

52min

6th May 1985

Malaya

5. Malaya

51min

13th May 1985

Palestine

6. Palestine

51min

20th May 1985

Iran

7. Iran

51min

27th May 1985

Egypt

8. Egypt

52min

12th Feb 1985

Aden

9. Aden

52min

19th Feb 1985

Cyprus

10. Cyprus

52min

26th Feb 1985

The Gold Coast

11. The Gold Coast

52min

5th Mar 1985

Kenya

12. Kenya

51min

12th Mar 1985

The Rider and the Horse

13. The Rider and the Horse

52min

19th Mar 1985

Rhodesia

14. Rhodesia

52min

26th Mar 1985

First air date

15th Apr 1985

Last air date

27th May 1985

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

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