00.00 – 01.58
An introduction to the programme, with images of Africa and David Livingstone.
01.59 – 04.59
Niall visits Sierra Leone where in the late 18th century slaves were returned and freed.
05.00 – 07.23
The impact of the religious revival and the abolition of slavery.
07.24 – 17.44
The missionary societies in Africa and the desire to 'civilise' Africa through Christianity. David Livingstone's role as a missionary and then explorer.
17.45 – 23.07
The slave cells in Zanzibar and the three 'C's of African colonialism.
23.08 – 31.07
How missionaries attempted to convert India to Christianity and change Indian culture.
31.08 – 38.13
The 1857 army mutiny by Indian soldiers and the horrendous revenge of the British.
38.14 – 45.39
Livingstone's story continues with the failure of his dreams of commerce and Christianity in Africa.
45.40 – 48.00
The legendary meeting between David Livingstone and Henry Stanley.
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