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Secrets & Deals (2022)

Overview

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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1970sindependence movementmiddle east1960sbritish colonialismpersian gulfhidden historyoil industryunited arab emiratesforeign diplomat+1 more
Paul Mitchell

Director

Paul Mitchell

ReleasedSep 6, 2022
Runtime54m
StatusReleased
BBC Arabic

Top Cast

Nawal Al-Maghafi

Nawal Al-Maghafi

Narrator

Andy Secombe

Andy Secombe

William Luce

Poppy Allen-Quarmby

Poppy Allen-Quarmby

Daphne Blackman

John Sackville

John Sackville

Julian Bullard

Hywel Morgan

Hywel Morgan

Gorowny Roberts

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