Secrets & Deals

0% Match202254mHD
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.

Director:Paul Mitchell

Play Now

More Like This

Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989

Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989

9.02024
One to One: John & Yoko

One to One: John & Yoko

7.22025
Trade Center

Trade Center

3.62021
The Panafrican Festival in Algiers

The Panafrican Festival in Algiers

6.01969
On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone

On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone

0.02017
Punk Girls - Die weibliche Geschichte des britischen Punk

Punk Girls - Die weibliche Geschichte des britischen Punk

8.02024
Man on Wire

Man on Wire

7.42008
The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

7.71978
Bil'in Habibti

Bil'in Habibti

10.02006
Night Lunch

Night Lunch

5.01975
Cerrone - Supernature

Cerrone - Supernature

6.52025
There Is No Authority But Yourself

There Is No Authority But Yourself

5.22006
David Bowie: The Last Five Years

David Bowie: The Last Five Years

7.12017
Hollywood Rated 'R'

Hollywood Rated 'R'

4.81997
L'Âge d'or de la pub

L'Âge d'or de la pub

6.52023
Clarence: Rhythm of the Guitar

Clarence: Rhythm of the Guitar

10.02025
The Hunt for Jihadi John

The Hunt for Jihadi John

0.02019
The Society of the Spectacle

The Society of the Spectacle

6.71974
Generation Sputnik

Generation Sputnik

6.52016