Empire (2012)★ 7.4/10
- Documentary
- History
Directed by: Robin Dashwood, John Hay, Julian Birkett, Roger Parsons, David Vincent
Written by: Jeremy Paxman
Written and presented by English broadcaster, journalist, and author Jeremy Paxman, this richly detailed documentary follows the rise of the British Empire. At its height, the small island nation ruled over a quarter of the world's population. Examining what is often considered a dark stain on British history, it shows how greed and a lust for power marginalized numerous groups across the Empire's vast expanse.
- Original title
- Empire
- Storyline
- Written and presented by English broadcaster, journalist, and author Jeremy Paxman, this richly detailed documentary follows the rise of the British Empire. At its height, the small island nation ruled over a quarter of the world's population. Examining what is often considered a dark stain on British history, it shows how greed and a lust for power marginalized numerous groups across the Empire's vast expanse.
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 173
- Companies
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Yleisradio (YLE)
- Release dates
- GB February 27, 2012
- FI June 5, 2012