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Secrets and Deals

In 1971, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE ceased to be part of Britain's empire in the Middle East. This film uncovers the secrets that lay behind the process of decolonisation.

In 1971, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE ceased to be part of Britain's empire in the Middle East and became fully independent states. This is the story of the secrets that lay behind the process of decolonisation. Rare archive footage from Britain's colonial days and dramatic reconstructions help bring these long-buried secrets to life.

46 minutes

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Sun 8 Jan 2023 15:10GMT

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