House of Saud: A Family at War (2018)
Synopsis
A definitive look at how the new challenges facing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia could change our world. This investigative series takes an in-depth look at one of the most important international stories of our generation, examining a crucial moment in Saudi Arabia's history - one that could impact the future of the world at large.
First Air Date: 2018-01-09
Last Air Date: 2018-01-23
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Self (archive footage)
- Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Self (archive footage)
- Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud as Self (archive footage)
- Ali Khamenei as Self (archive footage)
- Donald Trump as Self (archive footage)
- Vladimir Putin as Self (archive footage)
- Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom as Self (archive footage)
- Theresa May as Self (archive footage)
- George W. Bush as Self (archive footage)
- King Charles III of the United Kingdom as Self (archive footage)
Seasons
Season 1 (2018)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
Since the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was constituted in 1932, inexhaustible wealth has granted the Kingdom's ruling royal family total power at home and the freedom to act with relative impunity abroad. A growing regional confrontation with Iran has now…
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
This episode tells the inside story of how some of the most prominent and richest Saudi royals were caught up in the purge. The detentions opened the door on a highly secret world of kickbacks and bribes on a monumental scale, which have also embroiled many foreign governments and some of the world's leading companies.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
This episode looks at how the family stays in power. The film features some of those who have worked for Saudi princes. They describe how the wealth allowed lives of privilege and pleasure out of the spotlight, but the growth of social media has meant Saudis are getting increasing insight into the behaviour of their rulers, including their transgressions. With this crucially important country facing a historic crossroads, the programme asks what the future holds for Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.
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