Africa. Episode four, The king and the city / written and presented by Basil Davidson ; series producer, John Percival ; director, John Percival ; a Mitchell Beazley Television, Monarda Arts, Channel Four co-production.

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This major eight-part series reveals the rich and diverse drama of African history and is presented by the distinguished historian and scholar Basil Davidson. Covering a vast time scale - from the origins of some of the world's greatest civilisations, to colonisation, the rise of nationalism and the emergence of modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witness accounts, interviews with statesmen and leaders, dramatic reconstructions and specially-shot film of festivals, ceremonies and life there today. This episode talks about the history of Kano, a city in Nigeria and the ancient city called Benin.

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November 15, 2019

Basil Davidson, presenter.