Syria: The World's War

Lyse Doucet tells the story of the Syrian war through extraordinary testimony from those who have lived through it on the ground as well as politicians who tried to shape events.

en
Documentary
War & Politics
Created By

First Aired on

May 03, 2018

1 seaons till May 04, 2018

Popularity: 1.5788
0 votes
Networks
(GB)
Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Episode 2

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 2 episodes

Season 1

Aired

2 Episodes
  • Episode 1Episode 160 min

    In this first episode, Lyse tracks of the first months of the uprising through to the chemical attack in Ghouta that finally revealed the reluctance of the US to intervene in the war, despite the crossing of President Obama's 'red line' on chemical weapons. It starts by telling the story of two characters in Homs - one a protester, the other a government loyalist.

  • Episode 2Episode 260 min

    This second episode picks up the action as Raqqa falls to a mixture of Islamist and moderate forces. The story of the extraordinary events of the following months is told by two characters.

Show Recommendations