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A season of programmes aimed at challenging some of the perceptions still held about this intriguing country.
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Iran: a Revolutionary State 3rd of 3
Sun 1 Oct, 1.30pm
Sir John Tusa takes a close look at the making of modern Iran and at the paradox at the heart of the nation.
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The Country and its People
Listen again to ten short recordings reflecting on various aspects of Iran.

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Sir John Tusa on Uncovering Iran
Image Listen to John Tusa give his own personal insight into Radio 4's Uncovering Iran season.

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All the programmes in the season are listed below.
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Today
Saturday 16 Sept, 7.00-900am
How US sanctions are affecting Iranian airline safety and John Tusa talks about the Iran: a Revolutionary State series.
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Book of the Week - Iran Awakening
Mon - Fri 9.45am 18-22 Sept
Souad Faress reads the biography of Shirin Ebadi the Nobel Prize winning human rights lawyer
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Darius The Great and The End Of History Monday 18 Sept, 8.00pm.
Tom Holland tells the story of how Darius seized the Persian throne and founded an Empire.
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Iran and her Neighbours
Wednesday, 20 Sept 11.00am
John Simpson considers Iran's regional role and asks how the Islamic Republic is perceived by her neighbours.
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The Afternoon Play - The Interview
Wednesday, 20 Sept 2.15pm
A modern morality tale from Iran.
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From Tehran with Laughter
Saturday 23 Sept, 10.30am
Comedian Omid Djalili explores the rich vein of comedy both inside and outside Iran.
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Profile - Ahmadinejad
Saturday, 23 Sept 7.00pm, rpt Sunday 5.40pm
A look at the career of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who was elected Iran's president in 2005.
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Sunday
Sunday 24 Sept, 7.00am
How Ahmadinejad's strong belief in the return of the Madhi is shaping his government's policies.
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Food Programme
Sunday 24 Sept, 12.30pm (rpt Monday 25th 4.00pm)
Iranian food - from rich, aromatic spices to philosophy.
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Afternoon Readings - Telling Stories
Mon-Fri 25-29 Sept, 3.30pm
Four short stories by Iranian writers offering insights into life in Iran.
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Beyond Belief
Monday 25 Sept, 4.30pm
The development of Islam in Iran and its relationship with other religions, such as Zoroastrianism.
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Mixed Messages and Secret Diplomacy
Monday 25 Sept, 8.00pm
Gordon Corera looks at the tangled relationship between Iran and the United States since 9/11.
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Ancient and Modern
Wednesday 27 Sept, 11.00am
Neil Macgregor, Director of the British Museum, investigates Iran's archaeological and cultural past.
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Film Programme
Friday 29 Sept, 4.30pm
Francine Stock goes behind the scenes of the highly respected Iranian film industry.
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