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Synopsis

In a small (fictional) emirate of the Persian Gulf a world-weary journalist is caught up in a coup where the Emir's son, under the influence of a political renegade, attempts to depose his father - the ruling monarch. Flashbacks of the journalist's life show us how his relationships with the Emir and a beautiful young woman develop and flourish.

Director

Richard Stroud

Written by

Tom Stacey

Music

Jim Parker

Studio

BBC

Released

1 January 1988

Genres

Drama