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MOD Photo EssayPlug in your speakers and listen to Army photographer Sergeant Will Craig as he talks about his life as an Army photographer (shown above).
This photo essay is courtesy of the Ministry of Defence.
Ross comments on the making of these programmes; "Conditions in Afghanistan are intolerable. The heat is stifling and there's the constant threat of snipers, RPG attacks and land mines. During one engagement between B Company and the Taliban we were pinned down by enemy fire in open ground; bullets fizzed by inches from our heads, hitting the ground on either side of us. It was the most frightening experience of my life. I've never hugged the ground as tightly as I did when that happened. It's definitely the closest I have ever come to dying. I was so scared."
Filmed in High Definition - a television first for a war zone - Ross Kemp in Afghanistan offers a unique perspective on the war and allows the audience to witness the conflict in HD and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. You can also The broadcast will also include a red button commentary from director John Conroy and series producer Matt Bennett.
Director John Conroy shares his experiences of making this landmark series in HD; "Filming under such pressures is immense. This is the first time a HD camera has been taken into a war zone and used in this way. It's delivered some truly amazing pictures and audio. During the contact where Ross and I were pinned down by the Taliban you can hear the rocket propelled grenades and bullets whooshing past us, getting closer and closer. It was terrifying. It's a big piece of kit, but was well worth it."
