Empire(2012)
Overview
Empire is a major five-part series presented by Jeremy Paxman. It tells the story of the British Empire in a new way, tracing not only the rise and fall of the empire but also the complex effects of the empire on the modern world – political, technological and social – and on Britain.
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5 episodes • 2012
Season 1
5 episodes • 2012
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Taste for Power | Feb 27, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Making Ourselves at Home | Mar 5, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Playing The Game | Mar 12, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Making a Fortune | Mar 19, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Doing Good | Mar 26, 2012 | 0.0 |
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