Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20150629 | 20180716 (BBC7) 20180717 (BBC7) | The story of Gertrude Bell and her crucial role in the foundation of the state of Iraq. A ferociously independent-minded young woman leaves Oxford and experiences the desert for the first time. A few years later oil is discovered in Mesopotamia. Using letters written by Gertrude Bell throughout the period, the book tells the story of an extraordinarily talented and determined woman who has often been overshadowed by her more famous friend T.E. Lawrence. |
| 02 | 20150630 | 20180717 (BBC7) 20180718 (BBC7) | The story of Gertrude Bell and her crucial role in the foundation of the state of Iraq. In 1917, Gertrude - Major Miss Bell - arrived in Baghdad to work for Sir Percy Cox as a political officer and part of the team who were determined to rebuild a region reeling from war and famine. Using letters written by Gertrude Bell throughout the period, the book tells the story of an extraordinarily talented and determined woman who has often been overshadowed by her more famous friend T.E. Lawrence. In 1917, Gertrude arrives in Baghdad to help rebuild a region reeling from war and famine. |
| 03 | 20150701 | 20180718 (BBC7) 20180719 (BBC7) | The story of Gertrude Bell and her crucial role in the foundation of the state of Iraq. One hundred years ago, Iraq did not exist as a nation. It was a region without borders or a ruler. In the aftermath of the First World War, great men - and Gertrude Bell - assembled to determine the future of such countries. Using letters written by Gertrude Bell throughout the period, the book tells the story of an extraordinarily talented and determined woman who has often been overshadowed by her more famous friend, T.E. Lawrence. Gertrude Bell played a crucial role charting Iraq's future after the First World War. |
| 04 | 20150702 | 20180719 (BBC7) 20180720 (BBC7) | The story of Gertrude Bell and her crucial role in the foundation of the state of Iraq. In 1919 and into 1920, Gertrude became increasingly frustrated by the protracted and ill-informed decisions being taken in Europe about the future of the Middle East. Using letters written by Gertrude Bell throughout the period, the book tells the story of an extraordinarily talented and determined woman who has often been overshadowed by her more famous friend, T.E. Lawrence. Gertrude is frustrated by decisions being taken about the future of the Middle East. |
| 05 LAST | 20150703 | 20180720 (BBC7) 20180721 (BBC7) | The story of Gertrude Bell and her crucial role in the foundation of the state of Iraq. With the new King, Faisal, safely installed, Gertrude's energies turned to the establishment of a museum in Baghdad to house the extraordinary collection of artefacts that chronicled Iraq's ancient history. Using letters written by Gertrude Bell throughout the period, the book tells the story of an extraordinarily talented and determined woman who has often been overshadowed by her more famous friend, T.E. Lawrence. Gertrude Bell's energies turn to the establishment of a museum in Baghdad. |