Free Nelson Mandela

The series documents Mandela’s journey from activist to revolutionary, from prisoner to negotiator and how he led South Africa to democracy from a prison cell. The image of Mandela walking free from prison after 27 years is one of the most iconic in history. It took a fierce political struggle and cultural battle to bring about his freedom, producing a global people-powered movement and an explosion of musical activism.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Free Nelson Mandela
First Air Date	June 14, 2026
Last Air Date	June 21, 2026
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	Rogan Productions WPP Motion Entertainment
Networks	Channel 4

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The Whole World Is Watching

The concluding episode explores the anti-apartheid concert at Wembley that was watched by 600 million people around the world, piling pressure on the South African regime. As Mandela's health falters and Winnie is embroiled in allegations of murder, a breakthrough leads to Mandela's release. But as he emerges from prison and leads South Africa to freedom, the personal cost of the struggle is devastating.

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