Secrets & Deals (2022)
How Britain Left the Middle East
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.
Director: Paul Mitchell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: September 6, 2022
Cast
- Nawal Al-Maghafi - Narrator
- Kayvan Husseini - Self
- Wafa Alsayed - Self
- Andy Secombe - William Luce
- Poppy Allen-Quarmby - Daphne Blackman
- John Sackville - Julian Bullard
- Hywel Morgan - Gorowny Roberts
- John Coles - Self
- Abdulkhaleq Abdulla - Self
- Taqi Albaharna - Self
Editing: Soul Nazmi
Production: BBC Arabic
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
middle east, 1970s, independence movement, oil industry, persian gulf, british colonialism, bahrain, 1960s, united arab emirates, foreign diplomat, hidden history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Secrets & Deals about?
- 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.
- Who directed Secrets & Deals?
- Secrets & Deals was directed by Paul Mitchell.
- Who stars in Secrets & Deals?
- Secrets & Deals stars Nawal Al-Maghafi, Kayvan Husseini, Wafa Alsayed, Andy Secombe, Poppy Allen-Quarmby, John Sackville.
- How long is Secrets & Deals?
- Secrets & Deals has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Secrets & Deals?
- Secrets & Deals is a Documentary film.
- Where was Secrets & Deals produced?
- Secrets & Deals was produced in United Kingdom.