Secrets & Deals
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2022-09-06
In 1971, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE ceased to be part of Britain’s empire in the Middle East and became fully independent states. BBC News Persia and BBC Arabic collaborate in this gripping film, to uncover the secrets and shady deals that underpinned the decolonization process. From eye-witness accounts of a British-organised coup to Iran being left in control of disputed islands, it's a fascinating insight to a murky history.
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In 1971, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE ceased to be part of Britain’s empire in the Middle East and became fully independent states. BBC News Persia and BBC Arabic collaborate in this gripping film, to uncover the secrets and shady deals that underpinned the decolonization process. From eye-witness accounts of a British-organised coup to Iran being left in control of disputed islands, it's a fascinating insight to a murky history.
Released
2022-09-06
Runtime
54
Director
Paul Mitchell
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Genres
Documentary
Language
English
Production
BBC Arabic
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Nawal Al-Maghafi
Nawal Al-Maghafi
Kayvan Husseini
Kayvan HusseiniWafa Alsayed
Wafa Alsayed
Andy Secombe
Andy Secombe
Poppy Allen-Quarmby
Poppy Allen-Quarmby
John Sackville
John Sackville
Hywel Morgan
Hywel MorganJohn Coles
John ColesAbdulkhaleq Abdulla
Abdulkhaleq AbdullaTaqi Albaharna
Taqi AlbaharnaTerence Clark
Terence ClarkRichard Luce
Richard LuceAthol Yates
Athol YatesAlireza Taheri
Alireza TaheriArdeshir Zahedi
Ardeshir ZahediLizzie Muncey
Lizzie MunceySama Kalaveh
Sama KalavehGus Mitchell
Gus Mitchell