Synopsis
The story of how the Arab world erupted in revolution. Mishal Husain charts events in Tunisia and Egypt, meets leaders of the revolts and shows the unique footage they shot.
- Programme: How Facebook Changed the World: The Arab Spring
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC HD
- Broadcast year: 2011
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