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New series exploring the history of Muslim-Western relations. This week’s programme tells the story of the Mahdi, a self-proclaimed Muslim redeemer in the Sudan.

Series exploring the history of Muslim-Western relations. This week’s programme tells the story of the Mahdi, a self-proclaimed Muslim redeemer in the Sudan who took on the might of the British empire and its Christian hero, General Charles Gordon. The British went to great lengths to destroy him and his followers, but his story continues to inspire modern day militants.

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Tue 15 Jan 2008 20:00

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