17/02/2011

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Duration: 50 minutes

Following the fall of the presidents of Egypt and Tunisia, protest is spreading across north Africa and the Middle East. Newsnight considers what factors are fomenting this unrest. Presented by Gavin Esler.

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Thu 17 Feb 2011 22:30 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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Gavin Esler

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  • Thu 17 Feb 2011 22:30 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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