Episodes
Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
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02 LAST | 20061108 | Stephen Sackur presents a profile of President Gamal Abdel Nasser, still regarded by many Egyptians as the father of modern Egypt and inspiration to the Arab nationalist cause. 2/2. Stephen talks to both champions and critics of Nasser?s legacy, including Nasser?s daughter Hoda, and members of his close political circle. After his victory over Suez, Nasser became a hero to the Egyptian people and a figurehead of the Arab nationalist cause. But did his increasingly autocratic style of leadership inevitably overshadow his political achievements? Stephen Sackur presents a profile of President Gamal Abdel Nasser, still regarded by many Egyptians as the father of modern Egypt and inspiration to the Arab nationalist cause. 2/2. Stephen talks to both champions and critics of Nasser?s legacy, including Nasser?s daughter Hoda, and members of his close political circle. After his victory over Suez, Nasser became a hero to the Egyptian people and a figurehead of the Arab nationalist cause. But did his increasingly autocratic style of leadership inevitably overshadow his political achievements? |