A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad.

I have only watched the first two episodes so far. What I find difficult to accept is that Assad was originally working as a doctor and therefore presumably committed to saving lives. Very disturbing programme and I need to watch the final episode.

I've watched all the episodes. The programme helped me understand how Syria has become the way it is. As someone mentioned on the other thread, the look on Blair's face when he was shafted by Assad said it all. Assad is a two-faced snake hidden behind a meek and mild manner and speaking with a lisp .... and Asma is pretty much the same, seemingly all charm itself on the surface. She was addressing schoolchildren in last night's episode telling them to speak up. Later when they did (and they were still only children), they were horrifically beaten up and imprisoned. Riots in the streets followed, not surprisingly.

The Assad family seem truly terrifying.

Very interesting programme. Quite scary too somehow. Just an alien mindset. I'd always thought she was nice but had some pause for thought when I heard that the family had hired 3 PR firms to improve their public image. Assad all happy to get 97% of the vote I the elections where he was the only candidate!
I don't think we'll be going anywhere in the Middle East for our hols any time soon!

I caught part of it a day or so ago. I didn’t realise it was a three part documentary and will definitely watch all of it. Like you, I did wonder why a seemingly educated British woman was with him. In the snippet I saw she was addressing some women and seemed very charming.