
Children of Syria
Documentary as part of the Big Stories 2014. With access across the Syrian conflict's frontlines, Lyse Doucet follows the lives of six children over six months.
Documentary as part of the Big Stories 2014. Syria's war - well into its fourth year and with no end in sight - is having a devastating impact on the lives of the country's children. Tens of thousands have been killed or wounded. Many are learning to hate. Many more are deeply traumatised. With unique access across the conflict's frontlines, Lyse Doucet follows the lives of six children over six months. Filmed in Damascus, Homs and amongst the refugee community in Turkey, their stories offer an intimate and powerful insight into a country being torn apart. Syria's war is a war on childhood, and the lives of its children will shape the country's future for decades to come.
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Tanks not toys
Lyse Doucet on the plight of children in Syria and Gaza
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Lyse Doucet |
| Producer | Robin Barnwell |
| Director | Robin Barnwell |
| Executive Producer | Lucy Hetherington |
Broadcasts
- Sat 2 Aug 201409:10GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 2 Aug 201421:10GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sun 3 Aug 201402:10GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sun 3 Aug 201415:10GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 27 Dec 201409:05GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 27 Dec 201420:05GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sun 28 Dec 201402:05GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
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