Secrets of the SAS: In Their Own Words (2016)

S1E2 Undercover

A former soldier, who was apprehended during an undercover mission in dangerous post-Saddam Iraq, reflects on his harrowing time in captivity. He shares memories of mock executions and the constant dread of being ripped apart by a mob or delivered to a brutal gang or extremist faction. Additionally, he discusses how rigorous selection and training equip operatives to handle such extreme circumstances, emphasizing the crucial need for quick thinking and adaptability in life-threatening situations.