On the Ground
Gripping personal testimony combined with forensic investigation that reveals the long-lasting effects of a ‘friendly fire’ attack on a British Squadron in Iraq. Journalist Audrey Gillan formed a bond with the soldiers she lived in the desert with back in 2003 and she was able to persuade many of them to talk for the first time with incredible frankness. With producer Dan Maudsley she takes apart the events of that day minute-by-minute to shed new light on how US pilots came to fire on their Allies. “A remarkable listen” – FT; “Gripping, emotional” – The Observer; “Deeply powerful” – The Times.
- Festival
- Celtic Media Festival 2021
- Title
- On the Ground
- Entry Category
- Radio Documentary
- Produced By
- BBC Scotland
- Producer
- Dan Maudsley
- Directed By
- N/A
- Production Partners
- BBC 5Live
- Broadcaster
- BBC Scotland production for 5Live/Sounds