Prog 2 - Gathering Force

Edward Stourton continues his series about the coalition set up in the wake of the terrorist attacks of 11 September.

Washington and London join forces as the coalition is built. The doubts and fears of the Muslim world are addressed while attention focuses on the Middle East. British envoy Charles Powell's describes his mission to Syria. Meanwhile, insiders tell of the deals which were done to open up the air bases bordering Afghanistan.

Producer Mark Savage.