Episode 1
Two-part series telling the story of Britain's war in Afghanistan starts by examining the buildup to the conflict, revealing a story of confused aims.
Eight years ago the British Army arrived in Helmand in Afghanistan confident they could keep the peace, defeat the Taliban and rebuild the impoverished province. Now Britain's troops are leaving - 453 have given their lives. This two-part series tells the story of the conflict in Afghanistan and asks what has been achieved and whether, after such a bruising experience, the British have the will to fight in distant lands again.
Part one examines the buildup to the conflict and reveals a story of misplaced hope and confused aims that quickly led to the very real threat of a catastrophic defeat.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | Denys Blakeway |
| Director | Richard Sanders |
| Producer | Richard Sanders |
Broadcasts
Sun 26 Oct 2014 21:0091热爆 Two except Wales- Sun 26 Oct 2014 22:3091热爆 Two Wales
- Thu 30 Oct 2014 23:2091热爆 Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Thu 30 Oct 2014 23:5091热爆 Two Scotland & Northern Ireland only
- Fri 28 Nov 2014 00:5091热爆 Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Fri 28 Nov 2014 01:2091热爆 Two Northern Ireland
- Fri 28 Nov 2014 01:3591热爆 Two Scotland
- Sun 4 Sep 2022 22:00