A Very British History is a British documentary television series that was broadcast on BBC Four. The four-part series explores migration to Britain in the 20th century and the shift in culture in various minority communities.
Production The series was commissioned by BBC Four Channel Editor Cassian Harrison and former Factual Commissioning Editor Clare Paterson.
Episodes + Series 1TitleEpisodeRomany Gypsies1The First Black Brummies2The Jews of Leeds3Ugandan Asians4 + Series 2TitleEpisodeThe British Chinese1Birmingham Irish I am2British Bangladeshis3Whatever Happened to the Boat People?4
Critical reception The documentary series was praised for the engaging style of the presenters alongside calls for a second series to be commissioned. The series also provided a first-hand glimpse into the racism faced by immigrants to Britain in the 20th century. Additionally, it was noted that racism against minorities has not disappeared in the modern day.
Broadcast The series was originally broadcast on regional versions of BBC One.
See also Windrush scandal British Asian British Jews Black British Romani people Who Do You Think You Are (British TV series)
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