Michael visits Jamaica, the Caribbean capital of the Empire, heading to Fort Charles where the Empire enlisted the help of pirates to defend the new territory from the Spanish.
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Contains Strong Language and Mature Themes
All episodes for series 1 of Empire with Michael Portillo
S1 E3 · South Africa
Michael travels to South Africa to see how Britain divided the country along racial lines.
S1 E4 · The US and Canada
Michael Portillo explores how British rule led to armed rebellion in America.
Forbidden History
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Hitler's Supercars
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Churchill's Bid to Abolish Britain
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
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The Black Panthers of WW2
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The Buildings That Fought Hitler
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World War 2 From Above
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Adolf Hitler's War
Description: A moving perspective on the bloodiest and most influential conflict in history.; Category: Military & War; 6 episodes available.
Secret Nazi Bases
Description: Documentary series uncovering and examining hidden structures built by the Nazis.; Category: Military & War; 18 episodes available.
Underground Worlds
Description: Incredible feats of human endeavour, revealing what people have built, where, how and why.; Category: Engineering; 20 episodes available.
War Factories
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