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David Olusoga

Producer, Actor, Writer, Director, Additional CreditsBorn January 1, 1970 (55 years)
David Adetayo Olusoga OBE is a British historian, writer, broadcaster, presenter and film-maker. He is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester. He has presented historical documentaries on the BBC and contributed to The One Show and The Guardian.

Known For

  • The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors
  • Civilisations (2018)
  • A House Through Time
  • Empire with David Olusoga
  • Black and British: A Forgotten History
  • Union with David Olusoga
  • Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
  • One Thousand Years of Slavery
  • Statue Wars: One Summer in Bristol
  • Fighting for King and Empire: Britain's Caribbean Heroes

David Olusoga Filmography

2025
The Celebrity Traitors (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant
2025
The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2023
David Harewood on Blackface · as Self - Historian
2022
Harry & Meghan (TV Series) · as Self
2022
2018
Jeremy Vine (TV Series) · as Self - Historian & Presenter
2018
Drain the Oceans (TV Series) · as Self - Department Of Public History, University Of Manchester
2018
A House Through Time (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter
2017
Front Row Late (TV Series) · as Self - Historian & Broadcaster
2016
Black and British: A Forgotten History (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter
2014
The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire (TV Series) · as Self - Historian
2013
Portrait Artist of the Year (TV Series) · as Self - Sitter
2006
The ONE Show (TV Series) · as Self
2006
CBeebies Bedtime Stories (TV Series) · as Self - Storyteller
2000
BBC News at Ten (TV Series) · as Self - Scott Trust
2000
The Wright Stuff (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Panelist
1989
Sky World News (TV Series) · as Self - Historian And Broadcaster

2025
Empire with David Olusoga (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2024
A Thousand Blows (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2023
Union with David Olusoga (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2021
Statue Wars: One Summer in Bristol · as Executive Producer
2018
The Battle for Britain's Heroes · as Executive Producer
2013
2013
The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors (TV Series) · as Associate Producer
2002
Timeshift (TV Series)

2025
Empire with David Olusoga (TV Series) · as Presenter
2023
Union with David Olusoga (TV Series) · as Presenter
2021
2018
Civilisations (2018) (TV Series) · as Presenter
2015
Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners (TV Series) · as Presenter
2015

2021
2002
Timeshift (TV Series)

2018
A House Through Time (TV Series) · as Written By
2016
Black and British: A Forgotten History (TV Series) · as Consultant Producer

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