Secrets & Deals
“How Britain Left the Middle East”
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.
Top Cast
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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
Terence Clark
Self
Richard Luce
Self
Athol Yates
Self
Alireza Taheri
Self
Ardeshir Zahedi
Self
Lizzie Muncey
Sama Kalaveh
Gus Mitchell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mitchell
- Original Title
- Secrets & Deals
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- BBC Arabic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mitchell
Soul Nazmi
Christopher Mitchell, Jane Taylor, Paul Mitchell, Ahisha Ghafoor
Department Leadership Roster
Soul Nazmi
Editor
Paul Mitchell
Director
Paul Mitchell
Producer
Ahisha Ghafoor
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
The principal cast of Secrets & Deals includes Nawal Al-Maghafi, Kayvan Husseini, Wafa Alsayed, Andy Secombe, Poppy Allen-Quarmby.
When was Secrets & Deals released and how long is it?
Secrets & Deals was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 54m.