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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 |
|---|---|
| Producer | Donna Blackney |
| Executive Producer | David Okuefuna |
