A journey through the parts of Afghanistan that don't normally feature in news coverage to meet some amazing people and see fascinating places. Lyse Doucet uses her many years experience in Afghanistan to show a different side of a country which has been at war for 30 years.
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Lyse Doucet as Herself - Presenter
Chris Alcock Producer
United Kingdom 06 July 2011
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