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Iran: A Revolutionary State

John Tusa chronicles the making of modern Iran

Radio 4,3 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 1
John Tusa chronicles the making of modern Iran.
29 Jun 2009,30 mins
Episode 2
The oil crisis of the 1950s led to the overthrow of a democratically elected government.
30 Jun 2009,30 mins
Episode 3
The fall of the Shah led to the creation of the world's first Islamic republic.
01 Jul 2009,30 mins