About this programme
Michael travels to India to uncover how the British East India Company - the world's first multinational corporation - raised a private army to create an empire.
Programme listing
Empire with Michael Portillo
India
Channel
U and Eden
U and Eden
Starts
Thu 12 Nov 2026, 22:00
Thu 12 Nov 2026, 22:00
Ends
Thu 12 Nov 2026, 23:00
Thu 12 Nov 2026, 23:00
Category
News & Documentary
News & Documentary
When is Empire with Michael Portillo next on TV?
Empire with Michael Portillo is next on U and Eden at 22:00 on Thu 12 Nov 2026.
What channel is Empire with Michael Portillo on?
The next showing is on U and Eden.
Is Empire with Michael Portillo on TV tonight?
Yes — it is on tonight at 22:00 on U and Eden, ending at 23:00.
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What channel?
U and Eden
U and Eden
Start time
22:00
22:00
Ends
Thu 12 Nov 2026, 23:00
Thu 12 Nov 2026, 23:00
Channel numbers
Channel numbers may vary by region, package or device.
Other airings
Thu 12 Nov
23:00Empire with Michael Portillo
JamaicaU and EdenFri 13 Nov
00:00Empire with Michael Portillo
South AfricaU and EdenFri 13 Nov
02:00Empire with Michael Portillo
IndiaU and EdenFri 13 Nov
03:00Empire with Michael Portillo
JamaicaU and EdenFri 13 Nov
03:50Empire with Michael Portillo
South AfricaU and Eden
23:00Empire with Michael Portillo
JamaicaU and EdenFri 13 Nov
00:00Empire with Michael Portillo
South AfricaU and EdenFri 13 Nov
02:00Empire with Michael Portillo
IndiaU and EdenFri 13 Nov
03:00Empire with Michael Portillo
JamaicaU and EdenFri 13 Nov
03:50Empire with Michael Portillo
South AfricaU and Eden