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Leila Pahlavi

We hear the tragic story of Leila Pahlavi, the last Princess of Imperial Iran, who spent most of her life living in exile. With guests Shaparak Khorsandi and Andew Scott Cooper.

Presenter Anita Anand joins comedian Shaparak Khorsandi and author Andrew Scott Cooper to explore the tragic life, death and legacy of Princess Leila Pahlavi, the last Princess of Imperial Iran. Leila was the daughter of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and the last in a long line of Iranian Royalty.

But when the 1979 revolution began, Leila and her family were forced to escape. Leila spent the rest of her life in exile and while she had a brief career as a model and 90s It Girl, she tragically died alone in a London hotel. In this episode, we trace her story and the monumental impact it鈥檚 left on the Iranian community.

Producer: Rufaro Faith Mazarura
Editor: Ailsa Rochester
Sound Design: Craig Edmondson

An Audio Always production for 成人快手 Radio 4

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34 minutes

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Thu 6 Apr 2023 16:00

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