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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 5

In William Dalrymple's new and acclaimed history of the East India Company a decisive battle transforms the trading company into a territorial power. Alistair McGowan reads.

William Dalrymple's new and acclaimed history of the East India Company explores how a small trading company founded in 1599 led to the formation of the British Raj. In today's episode, a decisive battle transforms the trading company into a territorial power. The reader is Alistair McGowan.

Adapted by William Dalrymple
Produced by Elizabeth Allard

14 minutes

Last on

Thu 14 Nov 2019 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Wed 13 Nov 2019 09:45
  • Thu 14 Nov 2019 00:30