The Confessions Of Frannie Langton stands apart from so many other period dramas, and not just because it presents its Black protagonist as a multifaceted and fully realised character – one who expresses rage at the system, all while being forced to participate in it to survive.

Rather, it is because the true brutality of the British upper classes is on display in this series. It depicts the disgust and contempt that so-called supporters of abolition and liberalism expressed in public for barbaric practices yet they still expected free rein to abuse Black and brown people as they saw fit, which reinforces an oppressive system that we still see pieces of today.

The show is brilliant, with the entire cast giving brilliant performances and Sara Collins is an emotive and intelligent author. Few pieces of media demonstrate a true and sometimes brutal look at Britain, and fiction should not be the only place a person receives a comprehensive history lesson – even if it seems to be doing a brilliant job in letting those who wish to learn more or find a different narrative.

One day, though, I hope that we need not rely on fiction for an education and that schools begin to implement diverse curriculums that reflect the truth of Britain.

The Confessions Of Frannie Langton teaches us a lesson we were never taught in schools