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End of Empire
Episode 10 of 10
A look at 1960s short films examining the changing shape of the British Empire and the emerging Commonwealth from as far afield as Aden, Malaysia and Ascension Island.
This episode focuses on films examining the changing shape of the British Empire. At a time when many of its former colonies were achieving independence, Look at Life sent its film crews as far afield as Aden, Malaysia and Ascension Island to record the efforts made by Britain to manage the transition from imperial rule to the leadership of an emerging Commonwealth.
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Wed 4 Nov 2015
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Essential Radio on Ascension Island
Duration: 01:44
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Producer | Donna Blackney |
Executive Producer | David Okuefuna |
Broadcasts
- Mon 18 Feb 2013 20:30
- Tue 19 Feb 2013 02:30
- Fri 26 Apr 2013 02:20
- Tue 3 Sep 2013 20:00
- Wed 4 Sep 2013 01:00
- Thu 13 Feb 2014 20:30
- Fri 14 Feb 2014 01:30
- Wed 4 Nov 2015 02:25