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Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners

10.020151 seasonTV Series

How Britain as we know it was built on the profits of slavery, with abolition involving the shocking decision to compensate slave owners for their loss of 'property'.

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Britbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channelBBC Select Apple Tv channelBBC Select Apple Tv channel
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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Profit and Loss
Jul 15, 2015
E2
The Price of Freedom
Jul 22, 2015

Cast

DODavid Olusoga
David Olusoga
Presenter

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Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners?

Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners on Netflix?

No, Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

Is Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

Where can I watch Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners for free?

Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners is available on Britbox and BBC Select in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners?

Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners?

No — Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.