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Season 1 – Evacuation

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The inside story of the perilous British campaign to evacuate Kabul, revealing for the first time the truth about the unfolding minute-by-minute drama of Britain's biggest airlift since World War II.

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Joe Clay The Times (UK) 07/11/2023
4/5
How could the fate of so many be the responsibility of so few? It’s one of many questions posed by this gut-wrenching series. Go to Full Review Damian Whitworth The Times (UK) 07/11/2023
... The graphic, compelling, often deeply upsetting story of the biggest humanitarian aid operation since the Berlin Airlift. Go to Full Review Daniel Keane London Evening Standard 07/07/2023
3/5
As a pure record of events, it excels -- but what it fails to do is place the fall of Kabul in any historical and geopolitical context. Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent 07/12/2023
This is a superlative documentary, a story filled with horror and tragedy, but also with shining acts of courage, compassion and humanity. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 07/11/2023
5/5
The stories that emerged were breathtaking, both for the matter-of-fact courage shown and for the sheer lack of planning by Western politicians. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Katharine Patrick

Executive Producer

Samantha Anstiss

Executive Producer

James W Newton

Director

James W Newton

Producer

Yasmine Permaul

Producer

Jecca Powell

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 2, 2023 British troops begin the evacuation of Kabul, but are stranded when chaos descends on the airfield. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 3, 2023 Troops at Kabul airport must make life-and-death decisions as they struggle to control the crowds. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 4, 2023 British troops deal with a deadly explosion at Kabul airport, and stop processing civilians. Details

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Evacuation — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
James W Newton
Executive Producer
Katharine Patrick, Samantha Anstiss
Network
Channel 4
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 2, 2023