Part 1

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Episode 1 of 2

Duration: 1 hour

Documentary following the journey of two injured soldiers: 19-year-old Ranger Andy Allen who, in July 2008, had his right leg blown off and his eyes badly burnt by an improvised explosive device; and 24-year-old Lance Corporal Tom Neathway, who lost three limbs after moving a booby-trapped sandbag.

Unconscious and watched by their families they fight for their lives, but surviving their injuries is just the beginning.

Last on

Tue 29 Sep 2009 00:10 BBC One only on Northern Ireland

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  • Photo: Andy Allen

    Photo: Andy Allen

    In July 2008, while on foot patrol in the Helmand province in Afghanistan, 19-year-old Ranger Andy Allen lost both legs and had his eyes badly burnt by an improvised explosive device.

  • Photo: Tom Neathway

    Photo: Tom Neathway

    Lance Corporal Tom Neathway lost both legs and his left arm after moving a booby-trapped sandbag while serving with 2 Para in Afghanistan in July 2008.

Credits

Narrator
Christopher Eccleston
Participant
Ranger Andrew Allen
Participant
Lance Corporal Tom Neathway

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