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The Legacy of the British Empire

Art Malik chronicles the final death throes of the British Empire, encompassing the years immediately following Elizabeth II's accession to the throne up until the handover of Hong Kong in 1997, illustrated by original archive footage. In Britain, rationing remained in place for several years following World War Two, prompting many to seek a more prosperous life abroad, while huge numbers of West Indian immigrants began arriving on UK shores, seeking opportunities not available in their homelands. Last in series

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  • Originally Aired December 31, 2002
  • Runtime 150 minutes
  • Network ITV1
  • Notes Is the series finale
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