End of Empire

1985 NR 50m 8.7

Series looking at the end of British imperial rule in various states.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 The Beginning of the End

1. The Beginning of the End

Aired: Apr 15, 1985

Episode 2 India, Engine of War

2. India, Engine of War

Aired: Apr 22, 1985

Episode 3 India, the Muslim Card

3. India, the Muslim Card

Aired: Apr 29, 1985

Episode 4 Divide and Quit

4. Divide and Quit

Aired: May 6, 1985

Episode 5 Palestine

Aired: May 13, 1985

The end of British rule in Palestine and the creation of Israel.

Episode 6 Iran

Aired: May 20, 1985

Episode 7 Egypt

Aired: May 27, 1985

Episode 8 Aden

Aired: Feb 12, 1985

Episode 9 Cyprus

Aired: Feb 19, 1985

Last days of British rule in Cyprus.

Episode 10 The Gold Coast

10. The Gold Coast

Aired: Feb 26, 1985

Episode 11 Kenya

Aired: Mar 5, 1985

Episode 12 Rider and the Horse

12. Rider and the Horse

Aired: Mar 12, 1985

Episode 13 Rhodesia

Aired: Mar 19, 1985

Main Cast

Robin Ellis Narrator

Info about End of Empire

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Documentary