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In 2012, photojournalists John Cantlie and James Foley chase a scoop in Syria, but their reporting draws the attention of jihadists, and the net closes in on them.

In 2012, freelance photojournalists John Cantlie and James Foley pursue career-defining stories amidst the emerging Syrian conflict. John gets on the trail of some foreign fighters as unrest descends into war.

Then, their reporting attracts the attention of extremists, and what began as a tense investigation spirals into a dangerous encounter that will change their lives forever.

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Next Wednesday21:00

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RoleContributor
DirectorMarian Mohamed
ProducerAlec Webb
EditorMartin McDonnell
ProducerDlovan Barwari
ProducerMustafa Alali
ProducerFiras Itani
Line ProducerSamantha Tilyard
Executive ProducerBen de Pear
Executive ProducerPeter Beard
Production CompanyStory Films

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  • Next Wednesday21:00
  • Mon 9 Mar 202623:00