BBC orders Afghan war doc

NEWS BRIEF: The BBC has ordered a two-part investigative documentary from Ten Alps-owned Blakeway Productions that examines why the UK sent troops into Afghanistan in 2006.

Afghanistan: The Lion’s Last Roar? (2×60’) will investigate the reasons behind the war and is being exec produced by Blakeway founder Denys Blakeway. His previous shows included Margaret Thatcher: Prime Minister, 9/11: The Twin Towers and The Necessary War.