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In Search Of Black History with Bonnie Greer brings you face-to-face with the people you never knew existed. People whose stories tell us a different tale about who we all are. From the earliest glimmerings of modern humanity, up to the present day, Bonnie Greer uncovers the lives of people of African descent that don’t fit with the accepted history of Western Civilisation we’ve traditionally been taught. From saints, to philosophers, to warrior women and king’s heralds - these people’s lives have been lost, hidden and distorted down the centuries. We’ve lost the full richness and complexity of our shared histories - it’s time to fill in the gaps.

In this eight part series, playwright and former Trustee of the British Museum, Bonnie Greer, travels with us through the ages, meeting the academics and experts who are uncovering these stories at the cutting edge of historical research, and she brings their subjects’ lives to life - with an imaginative re-telling of their stories.

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This series more than anything I have watched, listened to or read; has rejuvenated my desire to study history, black history is particular.

Satisfying and edifying

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Bonnie’s narration is amazing it immerses you into the story so fully and it’s complemented by the amazing experts who open up to us a better fuller picture of history. Why did i not learn about these civilisations and peoples when I did my history A levels? Loved it!

Must listen

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This look into to the world black history is truly eye opening. With a Fantastic narrator. A must listen.

Truly amazing

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The book is very well written brings the history to life it put things into prosperity thanks to Bonnie

Fantastic

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It was a combination of the Titanic and the intensity of Saving Private Ryan with the duration and drama of the Titanic. A cliff hanger and at times confusing to follow. Ended abruptly as if I’d fallen off my chair following a long snooze. I couldn’t relate but this is because I haven’t been in a violent relationship. I was nieve to think it may have projected a positive image of a genuinely loving, sincere, honest and devoted husband.

I need therapy having listened to this!

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I am seen as a white British male, but are any of us white... or black, brown, red or yellow? Are we not al just citizen of this Earth, and therefore, equal?
Through Geneology websites, I discovered the untold story of my family’s small part in British Empire, that my ancestors were not as white as they portrayed, on multiple levels. It has left me the guilt (and pride) of past actions and questioning what to acknowledge or condemn... and more importantly, my role in our world today.
Series such as this, don’t give answers to my questions, but help to recognise our collective responsibility for our history and necessarily for our future.

Life questioning and, hopefully, changing too

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Thank you Bonnie Greer and team for this re-education, this re-looking again at history and challenging of the lens we too often default to and accept when looking backwards and around us. Beautifully done, moving and life-affirming. Loved it!

Essential listening in these troubled times

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Such an interesting book. Incredible research and brilliantly presented. Everyone should hear this. Should be part of school curriculum.

Enlightening

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This was a brilliant series that brought the unknown history of black people to the fore. We put together and thought provoking.

Fantastic

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