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.

Cast:John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs, Robert McBain, Greg Hicks, Abderrahim Bargache, Julian Curry,

Genre:Drama,

country:United Kingdom,

Production:BBC,