Iran & Persia – The Fall of a Shah 10 of 10 – BBC History Documentary, recorded 27.02.2009
February 2009 marks the 30th anniversary of Ayatollah Khomeini’s return to Tehran and the overthrowing of the Shah. Throughout the month, BBC World News will have news and documentary coverage assessing the impact of the revolution on modern day Iran and its relations with the rest of the world.
Fall of a Shah
This two-part series examines the seismic events that led to the fall of a Shah. Presented by World News Today presenter Mishal Husain, this programme uses BBC News and documentary archive to look back on the reign of the Shah and explore how both he and the West underestimated the power of religion in Iran.
For more information, see http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/bbcworld/worldstories/pressreleases/2009/02_february/iranian_revolution_programming.shtml .
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