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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) Jul 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) Jul 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 Jul 7, 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 Jul 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) Jul 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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James W Newton

Director

Katharine Patrick

Executive Producer

Samantha Anstiss

Executive 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
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