《彩色大英帝国》由三部分组成，从统治者和被统治者的角度审视大英帝国的历史和经验。使用原始彩色档案胶片——其中大部分以前从未看过——以及个人信件和日记摘录，帮助捕捉大英帝国生活中的许多复杂性和矛盾。

The British Empire in Colour is a major three part series that examines the history and experience of the British Empire, form the perspectives of both the rulers and the ruled. Using original colour archive film - much of which had never previously been seen - together with personal letters and diary extracts helping to capture the many complexities and contradictions of life in the British Empire.