David Olusoga - A Gun Through Time

About the show

Join David as he uncovers the story of four firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors.

Have you ever considered how a single weapon could change the course of history? What stories lie behind the guns that shaped empires, wars, and even criminal underworlds? How did these firearms influence not just battles, but entire societies?

Known for his acclaimed documentaries Black and British: A Forgotten History and A House Through Time, as well as his appearance on Celebrity Traitors, David Olusoga offers remarkable storytelling in this powerful, unexpected and enlightening social narrative.

Join David as he uncovers the story of four firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors.

See the infamous ‘Tommy Gun’, the Maxim gun, and the Lee Enfield rifle up close on stage, and delve into their mind-bending hidden social histories. You’ll also have the chance to ask David your own questions about any historical topic.