Afghanistan: The Great Game - A Personal View by Rory Stewart — Season 1
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About this season
Rory Stewart tells the story of foreign intervention in Afghanistan from the 19th century to the present day.
Episodes (2)
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E1
1. Episode 1
Aired 28 May 2012 • 58 min
An account of Britain's interventions in Afghanistan in the 19th century. They arose from the fear that Russia was considering invading the country as a prelude to attacking India.
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E2
2. Episode 2
Aired 30 May 2012 • 58 min
Soldiers and generals from both sides tell how the Soviets were sucked into invading Afghanistan and the parallels that conflict shares with the current American-led intervention.