David Olusoga explores the incredible journey of the African novel – how a fearless collection of writers created books that were to define the image of Africa in the world.

Examining the novel from three unique perspectives.

Examining the novel from three unique perspectives. This episode shows the way that women writers, women readers and women's lives have been central to the novel.

A look at how the novel has marched in lock step with the rise, decline and fall of the British Empire.

This episode deals with class in all its shapes and sizes, from both sides of the class divide, in the UK, USA and India.