Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Paul Mitchell
Studio BBC Arabic
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Nawal Al-Maghafi

Nawal Al-Maghafi

Narrator

Kayvan Husseini

Self

Wafa Alsayed

Self

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

John Coles

Self

Abdulkhaleq Abdulla

Self

Taqi Albaharna

Self

Terence Clark

Self

Richard Luce

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Secrets & Deals was released on September 6, 2022.

The runtime of Secrets & Deals is 54m.

Secrets & Deals is a Documentary movie.

Secrets & Deals is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Secrets & Deals was directed by Paul Mitchell.

The main cast of Secrets & Deals includes Nawal Al-Maghafi, Kayvan Husseini, Wafa Alsayed.

Secrets & Deals is originally in English.