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Iran (Original title)
Dates: 1985 (Copyright), 27 May 1985 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Mark Anderson

Synopsis: The plan to topple Iranian Prime Minister Mossadeq.Synopsis: Documentary which looks at the engineering of the overthrow of Prime Minister Mussadeq in Iran in 1953, when his policies threatened British oil interests, and the participation of the USA in restoring the Shah of Iran to power.

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Iran

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TV Transmissions
Date: 27 May 1985Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:00-22:00Slot duration: 60 minsNetwork - Colour

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
In: Television Today n5598 28 Jul 1988  Page: 15
Title: [Stage - n5598 28 Jul 1988: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The Broadcasting Complaints Commission reject a complaint against the programme brought by the surviving family of the Iranian brothers who helped overthrow the Mossadeq govern- ment.