Oprah Winfrey hasnât captured that elusive Oscar trophyâbut Sundayâs awards show brought the former daytime queen closer than ever before.
British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society Â© In the space of some 46 years, between 1787 and 1833, Britain had not only outlawed the slave trade but also abolished slavery throughout her colonial possessions.For many the struggle was over. For others, however, 1833 signalled a new beginning.ntroduction. British anti-slavery was one of the most important reform movements of the 19th century. But its history is not without ironies. During the course of the 18th century the British perfected the Atlantic slave system.
The BBC has unveiled a little treat today; you can now download programmes from iPlayer and keep them on your phone or tablet for 30 days.You can hold on to the downloaded programme for a month but once you've hit play for the first time, you have a week to watch it all the way through.he BBC has unveiled a little treat today; you can now download programmes from iPlayer and keep them on your phone or tablet for 30 days.