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Season 1 – Hostage

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The story of British photojournalist John Cantlie who was kidnapped in Syria alongside his American friend James Foley; the pair were on assignment covering the civil war in 2012 when they were taken hostage.

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Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Mar 13
5/5
It feels, ultimately, very fair — a rounded, intelligent and honest portrait of a man who saw danger and ran towards it. Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent Mar 13
4/5
For Cantlie, the ultimate thrill-seeker, war seems to have been a blast in more ways than one. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Hostage — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Marian Mohamed

Director

Alec Webb

Producer

Ben De Pear

Executive Producer

Peter Beard

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 4, 2026 In 2012, photojournalists John Cantlie and James Foley chase a scoop in Syria, but their reporting draws the attention of extremists, and the net closes in on them. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 4, 2026 The kidnapping of John and James sparks a perilous manhunt as Islamic State Group emerges, more journalists join them in captivity, and survival becomes a desperate struggle. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 4, 2026 After the murder of James shocks the world, John appears online in Islamic State Group videos, raising chilling questions about loyalty, coercion, and survival. Details
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Season Info

Director
Marian Mohamed
Executive Producer
Ben De Pear, Peter Beard
Network
BBC
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Mar 4, 2026