Black Earth Rising

1h

Drama

Crime

Mystery

As a child, Kate Ashby was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK. But the tragic shadow of her past proves impossible to escape.

Production Companies

Drama Republic

Eight Rooks

Episodes

Cast

In Other News

1. In Other News

59min

10th Sep 2018

As a child, Kate was rescued from the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Now she is shocked when her adoptive mother prosecutes a controversial militia leader.

Looking at the Past

2. Looking at the Past

59min

17th Sep 2018

A shocking incident at the International Criminal Court changes everything. Michael launches a new investigation and turns to Kate for help.

A Ghost in Name

3. A Ghost in Name

59min

24th Sep 2018

Kate works alongside Michael to defend Alice Munezero from the charges laid against her - facing down threats to her own safety to reach the truth.

A Bowl of Cornflakes

4. A Bowl of Cornflakes

59min

1st Oct 2018

Kate and Michael are stunned to learn a notorious genocidaire is now in the UK. Attempts to bring him to justice drive a wedge between the two.

The Eyes of the Devil

5. The Eyes of the Devil

59min

8th Oct 2018

Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice.

The Game's True Nature

6. The Game's True Nature

1h

15th Oct 2018

Kate faces down danger in her search for a case file her mother had prepared against Ganimana years before.

Double Bogey on the Ninth

7. Double Bogey on the Ninth

1h

22nd Oct 2018

As Michael works to expose a long-buried crime, Kate learns the shocking truth about her own history.

The Forgiving Earth

8. The Forgiving Earth

1h

29th Oct 2018

While Michael works to expose an intricate conspiracy in London, Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the truth about her personal history.

First air date

10th Sep 2018

Last air date

29th Oct 2018

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks