Hostage
Season 1 Episode 2 of 3
The documentary investigates the immediate fallout from the kidnap of John Cantlie and James Foley, as a perilous manhunt was launched by an expert hostage negotiator. But as the country collapsed, Islamic State took hold - and as more journalists joined them in captivity, survival became a desperate struggle
Hostage airs on BBC Two HD at 9:00 PM, Wednesday 11 March. (Subtitles, new, audio description.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Marian Mohamed
Director
Alec Webb
Producer
Dlovan Barwari
Producer