Episode 2 | Mandela: The Living Legend

Episode 2 | Mandela: The Living Legend

History | BBC One | 2003 | 59'02''

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

Episode 1 | Mandela: The Living Legend

Episode 1 | Mandela: The Living Legend

History | BBC One | 2003 | 59'55''

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

Mandela, The Myth and Me | Storyville

Mandela, The Myth and Me | Storyville

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 1'15'39''

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

Nelson Mandela in His Own Words | Heart of the Matter

Nelson Mandela in His Own Words | Heart of the Matter

History | BBC One | 1990 | 37'11''

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

Nelson Mandela: One Incredible Life

Nelson Mandela: One Incredible Life

Empire, Slavery and Race | BBC Three | 2010 | 57'09''

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...

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

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

History | BBC Two | 1992 | 3'10''

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

Nelson Mandela | Hardtalk

Nelson Mandela | Hardtalk

History | BBC World News | 1997 | 26'09''

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: The Fight for Freedom

Nelson Mandela: The Fight for Freedom

History | BBC One | 2013 | 59'41''

David Dimbleby presents a look back at the life of Nelson Mandela, featuring interviews conducted with Mandela in 2003 and contribution...

Nelson Mandela: Accused No1 | Storyville

Nelson Mandela: Accused No1 | Storyville

History | BBC Four | 2004 | 59'18''

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

Nelson Mandela | Great Speeches

Nelson Mandela | Great Speeches

History | BBC Three | 2000 | 14'44''

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

Nelson Mandela | Prisoners of Conscience

Nelson Mandela | Prisoners of Conscience

History | BBC Two | 1981 | 48'59''

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

S2E6: Nelson Mandela | A Life in Ten Pictures

S2E6: Nelson Mandela | A Life in Ten Pictures

History | BBC Two | 2024 | 51'32''

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

South Africa on the eve of Republic Day | Panorama

History | BBC | 1961 | 46'21''

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

Miller Meets Mandela | Arena

Miller Meets Mandela | Arena

History | BBC Two | 1991 | 1'00'07''

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...

Voices from the Island | Arena

Voices from the Island | Arena

History | BBC Two | 1994 | 1'29'27''

Nelson Mandela and his fellow ex-prisoners recall their incarceration on Robben Island, South Africa's Alcatraz.

Apartheid in the 1950s | Witness History

Apartheid in the 1950s | Witness History

History | BBC World Service | 2013 | 8'30''

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

Race Problems Around the World | Panorama

Race Problems Around the World | Panorama

History | BBC One | 1964 | 50'30''

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

Union of South Africa | Panorama

Union of South Africa | Panorama

History | BBC | 1957 | 43'15''

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

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

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

History | BBC Two | 2003 | 30'01''

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

16: 1957: Skin Deep | People’s Century

16: 1957: Skin Deep | People’s Century

History | BBC Two | 1996 | 53'25''

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

Oti Mabuse: My South Africa

Oti Mabuse: My South Africa

History | BBC One | 2022 | 57'59''

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.

1: Leaders | Icons

1: Leaders | Icons

Britain’s changing role in the world | BBC Two | 2019 | 58'51''

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