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Iran's Revolution: 40 Years On

09/02/2019 GMT

BBC World Service - Weekend, Iran's Revolution: 40 Years On

Iran celebrates 40 years since its revolution

Iran celebrates 40 years since its revolution.

The Islamic Republic of Iran celebrates forty years since the end of the Shah’s reign and the birth of the current regime.  

Also in the programme: Vanessa Redgrave on her new drama, which celebrates the life of her father, Michael Redgrave.

(Image: An Iranian girl holds a poster of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, on the occasion of 40th anniversary of Khomeini's return to Iran, 1st February 2019. Credit: STR/AFP/Getty Images)

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