TV series

Syria: The World's War

Name: Syria: The World's War
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
Cast: Lyse Doucet

2018–, English, on BBC Two.

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.

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Episode length: 60 min
Status: Still running

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Latest episode

S1 E2: Episode 2

Aired 4 May 2018

Seasons 1

Season 1

2018 · 2 episodes

Cast & crew

Lyse DoucetHerself - Presenter · 2 ep

Details

First aired: 3 May 2018
Network: BBC Two
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Type: Miniseries

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Syria: The World's War has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 60 minutes each.

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