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The Battle of Swat Valley

Exclusive access to airborne troops and to footage shot in Taliban-controlled towns reveal the story of Pakistan's fight against extremists.

Exclusive access to airborne troops and to footage shot in Taliban-controlled towns reveals the inside story of Pakistan's fight against extremists in its mountains and valleys.

Reporter John Sweeney comes under fire as he joins troops battling to regain territory from the Taliban, whose rule of terror has left shootings, beheadings and burning of schools in its wake.

30 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Jeremy Vine
Participant John Sweeney
Producer Angie Mason

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