Palmyra: Syria’s past, present and future

Anthony Loyd and the legendary photographer Don McCullin have been to Syria to chronicle the destruction of Palmyra by Islamic State and to see what is changing under the new Syrian regime. Manveen sat down with them at Don’s house in Somerset to reflect on war, loss, friendship — and a remarkable career.

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Guests:

• Anthony Loyd, Special Correspondent, The Times.
• Don McCullin, photographer.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producers: Kizzy Bray and Edward Drummond.

Further reading: Don McCullin, 89, returns to Palmyra: ‘This time will be my last’

Clips: Reuters, NY Times.

Photo: Anthony Loyd/The Times.

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