He represents the best of what television can do – its power to inspire, educate and challenge. His commitment and bravery in reappraising how history is presented through television is inspiring.
David Olusoga has made an outstanding contribution, not just to the television community but to our society and culture. Jane Millichip, CEO at BAFTA added: “We are honoured to present David Olusoga the BAFTA Special Award at our forthcoming BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. Olusoga said: “It is humbling to have my work in television, as both a producer and a presenter, recognized in this way.”
Karl Lagerfeld Documentary Acquired by Prime Video - Global BulletinīAFTA Awards Fellowship to Actor, Screenwriter Meera Syal - Global Bulletin 'The Punishment' Wins Beijing Film Festival's Top Award, as 'Shadowless Tower' Takes Five Prizes - Global Bulletin Olusoga’s credits include presenting history series “A House Through Time” (BBC Two), writing and presenting series “Black & British: A Forgotten History” (BBC Two) and the BAFTA-winning “Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners.” In recent years he led major interviews with the former President of the United States, Barack Obama and lectures including the Edinburgh TV Festival MacTaggart Lecture in 2020. The award is one of BAFTA’s highest honors recognizing an outstanding contribution to film, games or television. British presenter, broadcaster, filmmaker, author and historian, professor David Olusoga, will be presented with a BAFTA Special Award at the upcoming BAFTA Television Awards on May 14.
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