Episode Details

Olaudah Equiano is Britain's most famous slave. In many ways he lived the life which many slaves did, but in others he was totally unique. A brilliant man with extraordinary abilities, listen as William and Anita discuss the life of Olaudah Equiano.

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Producer: Callum Hill

Exec Producer: Jack Davenport + Neil Fearn

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