| Num Episodes: | 4 |
| Company: | BBC England Productions |
| Executive Producer: | Tony Parker |
| Genre: | Factual |
| Runtime: | 60 minutes |
A Very British History is a British documentary television series that was broadcast on BBC Four.[1] The four-part series explores migration to Britain in the 20th century and the shift in culture in various minority communities.
The series was commissioned by BBC Four Channel Editor Cassian Harrison and former Factual Commissioning Editor Clare Paterson.
| Romany Gypsies | 1[2] [3] | |
| The First Black Brummies | 2[4] | |
| The Jews of Leeds | 3[5] | |
| Ugandan Asians | 4[6] |
| The British Chinese | 1 | |
| Birmingham Irish I am | 2 | |
| British Bangladeshis | 3 | |
| Whatever Happened to the Boat People? | 4 |
The documentary series was praised for the engaging style of the presenters[7] alongside calls for a second series to be commissioned. The series also provided a first-hand glimpse into the racism faced by immigrants to Britain in the 20th century.[8] Additionally, it was noted that racism against minorities has not disappeared in the modern day.[9]
The series was originally broadcast on regional versions of BBC One.