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Case History: 1: The Shah of Iran

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Professor Roy Porter examines four episodes in the 20th century when the state of a leader affected the state of a nation. The Shah was diagnosed with leukaemia five years before he was deposed. Did the knowledge of his disease spur him to speed up the reforms which led to revolution?

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Presenter:
Professor Roy Porter
Producer:
Ian Bell
Source: Radio Times

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