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Secrets & Deals

Secrets & Deals

September 6, 2022
54 minutes
Paul Mitchell
Documentary

Overview

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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Release Date

September 6, 2022

Runtime

54 minutes

Director

Paul Mitchell

Production Companies

BBC Arabic

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