British Empire in Colour, The

Synopsis: The rise and fall of the British Empire shown through recently discovered colour footage. Originally broadcast as a 3-part television series.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2002
Year of production: 2002
Notes: Broadcast on ITV in 3 weekly parts from 15/9/02
Subjects: History
Keywords: Africa; archive films; British Empire; India; Suez Crisis; Malaya

Title: Tryst with destiny, A
Synopsis: Following the First World War, the British Empire appeared to be bigger and stronger than ever. Yet signs of weakness were appearing, as Gandhi and Nehru led an Indian nationalist movement. The Second World War pulled the colonies together in battle, but victory spelled the beginning of the end for the Empire. This episode includes rare footage of the Delhi Durbar of 1911, a spectacular event marking a visit to India by the newly crowned George V, filmed by Charles Urban and recently rediscovered in the Russian State Film Archive.
Duration: 60 mins
Title: Wind of change, The
Synopsis: British fears are realised as Malaya is gripped by a Communist insurgency, and the Suez crisis humiliates and angers the nation. The dismantling of the Empire begins as the winds of change blow across Africa.
Duration: 60 mins
Title: Legacy
Duration: 60 mins

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