Samira Ahmed: If proof were needed that art offers something news can't, it's the repeat of #ArtofPersia at a time of deep trauma, offering a long view of the remarkable people of Iran. Ep 1 went out on BBC4 on Monday and here's the story behind it... (all eps are on iplayer) samiraahmed.blog/the-art-of-m...

If proof were needed that art offers something news can't, it's the repeat of #ArtofPersia at a time of deep trauma, offering a long view of the remarkable people of Iran. Ep 1 went out on BBC4 on Monday and here's the story behind it... (all eps are on iplayer) samiraahmed.blog/the-art-of-m...