Afghanistan: Getting Out

Afghanistan: Getting Out

2022•1h 0m•8.7/10

DocumentaryWar & Politics

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8.7/10(3)

Finding a way to end a war. Insiders tell the long and troubled story of a chaotic conflict, revealing the political pressures that helped seal the fate of Afghanistan.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

August 14, 2022

Last Aired

August 22, 2022

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2022-08-14

Finding a way to end a war. Insiders tell the long and troubled story of a chaotic conflict, revealing the political pressures that helped seal the fate of Afghanistan.

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2022-08-22

Key players on all sides give a unique insight into the political manoeuvrings behind the scenes that led to the dramatic fall of Kabul in 2021.

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