Turkey: Empire of Erdogan

Turkey: Empire of Erdogan

The inside story of Erdogan’s astonishing rise to power. With first-hand testimony from former president Abdullah Gul, former prime ministers, deputy PMs, party chiefs, opposition figures, analysts and journalists, this two-part series is a gripping and detailed account of the many battles Erdogan has had to fight along the way.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Turkey: Empire of Erdogan

First Air Date

May 10, 2023

Last Air Date

May 10, 2023

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Two

Episode 1
S01E01

Episode 1

Erdogan becomes mayor of Istanbul, is imprisoned and banned from politics, but fights back and wins the election. Ten years of Erdogan’s rule lead to mass protests in Istanbul.

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