Introduction

British special forces killed hundreds of people on night raids in Afghanistan, but were some of the shootings executions? Richard Bilton uncovers new evidence and tracks down eyewitnesses.

Part of the BBC Panorama documentary series.

Outline

Panorama investigates a series of raids where people were shot dead after they surrendered to British troops. Reporter Richard Bilton uncovers new evidence and tracks down eyewitnesses who say they saw unarmed Afghans being killed in cold blood.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
• Producer(s):
  • Hannah O’Grady … producer.
  • Andrew Head … executive producer.
• Writer(s):
• Music:
• Cinematography:
• Editor(s):
  • Karen Wightman.
• Production:
  • Panorama (BBC).
• Distributor:
  • BBC.
• Release Date: 12 July 2022.
• Running Time: 59 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.