Nelson Mandela: The Fight for Freedom

1: Leaders | Icons

Trevor examines the lives of Winston Churchill, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Margaret Thatcher and Nelson Mandela. He discovers exactly what made each of th...

16: 1957: Skin Deep | People's Century

Through nonviolent and more direct methods, people rally to fight segregation in South Africa, and several states in the United States.

Apartheid in the 1950s | Witness History

Following the death of Nelson Mandela we remember the system he was fighting against. Using BBC archive we present a snapshot of the...

Episode 1 | Mandela: The Living Legend

Former South African President and global statesman, Nelson Mandela offers a unique glimpse into his hectic daily life. David Dimbleby...

Episode 2 | Mandela: The Living Legend

David Dimbleby narrates the second of a two-part of documentary profiling former South African President and ANC leader, Nelson Mandel...

February 11th 1990: Nelson Mandela Is Freed | A Day That Shook The World

The series recalling key news stories from the past celebrates another historic moment: 11 February ...

Mandela, The Myth and Me | Storyville

Documentary which raises important questions about Nelson Mandela's legacy, featuring interviews with those who knew and loved Mandela,...

Miller Meets Mandela | Arena

Following his release from prison, Nelson Mandela opens up about his life and the turbulent times he's faced in this rare and momentous intervie...

Nelson Mandela | Great Speeches

Nelson Mandela addresses the crowd in Wembley following his release from Prison.

Nelson Mandela | Hardtalk

In 1997, George Alagiah spoke to Nelson Mandela for a special edition of HARDtalk and asked about his life, loves and his earliest days in South Af...

Nelson Mandela | Prisoners of Conscience

Nelson Mandela has been in prison in South Africa for the past 19 years. From 1950 Mandela became increasingly important in African ...

Nelson Mandela in His Own Words | Heart of the Matter

During a visit to Stockholm, a month after his release from prison in February 1990, Nelson Mandela gives an exclusive ...

Nelson Mandela: Accused No1 | Storyville

Documentary focusing on the trial in 1964 which sentenced eight men, including Nelson Mandela, to life imprisonment.

Nelson Mandela: One Incredible Life

Actress Lenora Crichlow sets off to South Africa to discover the story of how Nelson Mandela brought peace to his country and what he mea...

Oti Mabuse: My South Africa

Strictly's Oti Mabuse returns to her childhood home to revisit the people and places that inspired her to be the dancer and woman she is today.

Race Problems Around the World | Panorama

The main feature is a report by Robin Day from Pretoria, where Nelson Mandela and other defendants in the Rivonia Trial have been s...

S1E3: The Release of Nelson Mandela | Days That Shook the World

Nelson Mandela's release from prison on February 11, 1990.

S2E6: Nelson Mandela | A Life in Ten Pictures

Nelson Mandela's image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps reveal a new story, of ...

South Africa on the eve of Republic Day | Panorama

Reporter Robin Day visits Pretoria, where Nelson Mandela and other defendants in the Rivonia Trial were sentenced, and tal...

Union of South Africa | Panorama

Woodrow Wyatt investigates the impact of new apartheid laws, such as the Group Areas Act. Wyatt interviews politicians from all parties, inc...