Name: Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate The British Empire?
Released: 2023-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Al Murray

Available on Prime Video

"Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?" is the third Sky HISTORY original series featuring historian Al Murray and his comedic alter ego, The Pub Landlord. With local comedians like Anuvab Pal and Loyiso Gola, they explore British colonial rule's history, impact, and legacy in India, Jamaica, South Africa, and Australia.

Documentary · 2023 · 44 min

Starring Al Murray

Director Andrew Fettis

EPISODE 1

India

Al Murray is joined by master of stand-up, Anuvab Pal, to find out about the Koh-i-Noor diamond and explore the truth about the UK's rocky relationship with India, once seen as the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire.

44 min · 23 Oct 2023
EPISODE 2

Jamaica

Al joins Chris Daley in Jamaica to uncover the real story of the pirates of the Caribbean and visit a sugar cane plantation to learn about the barbaric realities of the slave trade.

44 min · 30 Oct 2023
EPISODE 3

South Africa

Al and comedian Loyiso Gola embark on a road trip through South Africa to explore the UK's imperial history in the country, from colonial wars to the deals that eventually led to the development of apartheid.

43 min · 6 Nov 2023
EPISODE 4

Australia

Al and comic Kevin Kropinyeri reveal that Captain James Cook was not really a captain, explore the Aboriginal history of Australian cricket, and uncover the often brutal land grabs that impacted Indigenous Australians.

43 min · 13 Nov 2023