Persian Realm

David Starkey's "Last Word" talk show with Iranian Human Rights Activist Maryam Namazie, and journalists Mathew Parris & Johann Hari, discussing whether Iran should be bombed (of course not!) and the relevance or not of the monarchy in our modern age.

Hosted by the Ever Witty and politically incorrect David Starkey. This debate took place in 2006 but the issues debated seem of equal concern today. You Be the Judge ... 

Aired on More4 TV April 19th 2006:

To Watch Click Here

Maryam Namazie's Blog Here

David Starkey Bio Here

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