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Afghanistan, January 2007.

We felt there were Taliban fighters coming through this complex called Jigramport.

A military operation that did not go to plan.

It was the most intense far far I've ever been in.

What we need to do is cut off the snake's head.

And a daring rescue attempt that defied belief, told by the soldiers who were there.

Right, I'm about to sit on a helicopter and fly into a Taliban fort.

The Fort, listen first on BBC Sounds.

You're listening to Thursday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4.

Music Oh, for heaven's sake. Why aren't they in here? Don't tell me I've lost them.

Hi, Emma. Oh, hi, Amber. You off somewhere?

It would be if I knew where my car keys were. Ooh, do you remember where you last had them? I wouldn't be looking for them if I did. I guess not. I'm off out too. Oh, yeah? Right. Chelsea's doing my hair. I want to look snatched for me. We go and see George in prison tomorrow. Can you believe it'll be the very last time? Huh? What will?

Visiting George? Oh, uh, yeah. Sorry, Amber. I think I must have left my keys in the age. Hey, Emma, I don't suppose you've got contacts for any of his mates. It's just I've been DMing loads of people from his year. Yeah, good idea. That'll be the best way. Yeah, but we want his party to be massive, don't we? Why? How many people are you inviting? I just said, everyone from school. Look, Amber, can we talk about this later? The party can't be too big. Emma, is something the matter? You're right? Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. I just need to get to where I'm going.

And where's that? What? Where do you need to get to?

Bartleby's owner just called a little while ago. Bartleby as an old pony used to be George's.

Yeah, I know.

Right. Um, well, she's been trying to get hold of him on his mobile for the last few days.

She ended up finding my number on the tree surgery website.

Why?

Has something happened to Bartleby?

She doesn't think he's got long left.

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