Secrets & Deals
Sep 06, 2022 · 54m
Director
Paul MitchellOverview
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.
Cast of Secrets & Deals
Nawal Al-MaghafiNarrator
Kayvan HusseiniSelf- Wafa AlsayedSelf
Andy SecombeWilliam Luce
Poppy Allen-QuarmbyDaphne Blackman
John SackvilleJulian Bullard
Hywel MorganGorowny Roberts- John ColesSelf
- Abdulkhaleq AbdullaSelf
- Taqi AlbaharnaSelf
- Terence ClarkSelf
- Richard LuceSelf
- Athol YatesSelf
- Alireza TaheriSelf
Ardeshir ZahediSelf- Lizzie Muncey
- Sama Kalaveh
- Gus Mitchell
Crew of Secrets & Deals
Paul MitchellDirector, Producer- Ahisha GhafoorProducer
- Christopher MitchellExecutive Producer
- Jane TaylorExecutive Producer
- Soul NazmiEditor
- Ciéranne Kennedy BellCostume Designer
- Khashayar JoneidiAssociate Producer
- Fadhel MadanCinematography
- Yousef MenenCinematography
- Vladimir TrivićCinematography
- Maria CarameloUnit Manager
- Alessandro PavoneCinematography
- Jasmine BonshorGraphic Designer
About Secrets & Deals
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…
When was Secrets & Deals released?
Secrets & Deals was released on September 6, 2022.
How long is Secrets & Deals?
Secrets & Deals runs 54 minutes.
Who directed Secrets & Deals?
Secrets & Deals was directed by Paul Mitchell.
Who is in the cast of Secrets & Deals?
The cast of Secrets & Deals includes Nawal Al-Maghafi (Narrator), Kayvan Husseini (Self), Wafa Alsayed (Self), Andy Secombe (William Luce) and Poppy Allen-Quarmby (Daphne Blackman).