What I survived

Sean Langan: Kidnapped by the Taliban | P3 Surviving Captivity

March 24, 2026·28 min·4-min readnarrativedocumentary
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The episode recounts the harrowing experience of British documentary filmmaker and journalist Sean Langan, who was kidnapped in 2008 by the Haqqani Network in Afghanistan while filming in the region. Set against the backdrop of the post-9/11 war on terror, the narrative highlights the

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Sean Langan

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

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Sean LanganSammyDaniel PearlMargaret Hassan

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Bravo Two Zeroby Andy McNab

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Channel 4Haqqani NetworkSpecial Boat Service

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Long Form JournalismMental HealthTrue Crime

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