Kidnapped in Syria, John and James vanish, sparking a perilous manhunt by an expert hostage negotiator. As the country collapses, Islamic State takes hold.\n\nWith foreign journalists increasingly targeted, the captives fall into the hands of the notorious 'Beatles' group of British jihadis and must endure violence, intense fear and psychological pressure while hoping for rescue or ransom.
Source: BBC 2
Series 1: Episode 2
Kidnapped in Syria, John and James vanish, sparking a perilous manhunt by an expert hostage negotiator. As the country collapses, Islamic State takes hold.\n\nWith foreign journ ...
11-03-2026
BBC 2
Series 1: Episode 1
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 fight ...
04-03-2026
BBC 2
Series 1: Episode 1
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 fight ...
04-03-2026
BBC 2
Series 1: Episode 2
Kidnapped in Syria, John and James vanish, sparking a perilous manhunt by an expert hostage negotiator. As the country collapses, Islamic State takes hold.\n\nWith foreign journ ...
11-03-2026
BBC 2