Black Earth Rising

As a child, Kate Ashby was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK. But the tragic shadow of her past proves impossible to escape.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Black Earth Rising

First Air Date

September 10, 2018

Last Air Date

October 29, 2018

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English, Kinyarwanda

Production Companies

Drama Republic Eight Rooks

Networks

BBC Two

S01E08

The Forgiving Earth

In Rwanda, Alice Munezero languishes in custody. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kate fights against hostile locals as well as international forces to prove the truth of her personal history. Meanwhile in London, Michael delves into a deep political and financial conspiracy. Can he expose this in time, while Kate fights for her very life in an explosive climax?

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