Secrets & Deals

Secrets & Deals

2022 "How Britain Left the Middle East"
Secrets & Deals
Secrets & Deals

Secrets & Deals

5.5 | en | Documentary

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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5.5 | en | Documentary
Synopsis

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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Cast

Andy Secombe , Poppy Allen-Quarmby , John Sackville

Director

Jasmine Bonshor

Producted By

BBC Arabic ,