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The Gold Coast

S1 · E11 · 24 Jun 1985 · 52 min

Riots in Accra and other Gold Coast towns in 1948 tested Britain's post-India strategy of power sharing, moderate leaders, and voluntary concessions. Rather than exert firm repression, the Labour government sent a committee of inquiry which recommended self-government.

Directing

Simon Albury · Director

Production

Maxine Baker · Producer