Hostage
Overview
Set against the backdrop of the rise of the Islamic State Group comes this gripping documentary thriller that follows the fate of British photojournalist John Cantlie, kidnapped in Syria alongside his colleague and friend James Foley.
Hostage at a glance
Hostage is a 2026 documentary TV series from Ben de Pear. It has 1 season and 3 episodes.
You can watch Hostage free on BBC iPlayer. If you enjoy it, try Karmic Latvians, VICE News: The Islamic State and La Une next.
Episodes: 3
Episode Runtime: 58 min