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The story of the extraordinary rise to power of the man who runs Saudi Arabia and whose control of oil affects everyone, starting with how he outwitted hundreds of rivals to become crown prince.

The extraordinary story of how Prince Mohammed bin Salman - MBS -went from being just one of hundreds of junior princes in Saudi Arabia to seizing power. Featuring contributions from friends, advisers, western spies, diplomats and those who had been in the inner circles of the Saudi court, this first episode explores the tension between his desire to reform one of the most conservative countries in the world and his seeming willingness to suppress opposition mercilessly.

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Narrator Morven Christie
Director Colin Murray
Producer Jonathan Rugman
Production Company Rogan Productions Ltd (Scotland)

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