• Introducing: Last Man Standing
    Jun 20 2022

    In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this new series, the Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage.



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    2 mins
  • On the trail | Last Man Standing Ep 1
    Jun 23 2022

    Anthony Loyd begins his investigation into the disappearance of journalist John Cantlie, who was taken by Isis in 2012. He explores the events of a prior kidnap and asks: what compelled John to return to Syria after his first escape?


    In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this new series, the Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage.


    Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times.

    Clips: BBC, 5Live, CNN, NBC, Broadcasting House (BBC Radio 4).

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    36 mins
  • The kidnap | Last Man Standing Ep 2
    Jun 30 2022

    Anthony investigates details of John Cantlie and his colleague James Foley’s abduction in 2012. He speaks to those who were with them and explores possible reasons the men were targeted.


    In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this new series, the Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage.


    Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times.

    Clips: BBC, Al Jazeera, Guardian.

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    40 mins
  • Missing | Last Man Standing Ep 3
    Jul 7 2022

    John Cantlie is missing and there are no leads in the case. The hunt is on for his whereabouts, when a rapper shows up in a Belgian prison saying he has information to share. What can this man tell us about John’s location and the conditions they both experienced as Isis hostages?


    In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this new series, the Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage.


    Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times.

    Clips: Ready4jerri.

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    38 mins
  • There but for the grace of God | Last Man Standing Ep 4
    Jul 14 2022

    For Anthony this story is personal as he reveals that he himself was captured while reporting on the Syrian conflict. What is it like to be a journalist covering war? And what does his experience tell us about John Cantlie's kidnap?


    In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this new series, the Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage.


    Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times.

    Clips: BBC and CNN.

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    52 mins
  • Freedom is for other people | Last Man Standing Ep 5
    Jul 21 2022

    Some of the hostages who were held with John Cantlie describe what life was like inside their prison cell, under the watch of brutal Isis guards. Their captors had a special role in mind for John… but why did Isis pick him?


    In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this new series, the Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage.


    Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times.

    Clips: Acceleration TV, Bikes Aloud, Enduro Africa.

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    46 mins
  • Lend me your ears | Last Man Standing Ep 6
    Jul 28 2022

    As one by one the British and American hostages are killed by their captors, John Cantlie emerges in a series of Islamic State propaganda films, ‘Lend Me Your Ears’. His new role keeps him alive. It also attracts questions. Is the hostage becoming a willing messenger?


    In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this new series, the Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage.


    Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times.

    Clips: CNN, CBS, EWTN, USA Today, NBC, ABC, EuroNews, eNCA.

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.

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    51 mins
  • Inside Mosul | Last Man Standing Ep 7
    Aug 4 2022

    Anthony retraces John Cantlie’s steps on the streets of Mosul, the Iraqi city where John was last seen alive.


    In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this new series, the Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage.


    Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times.

    Clips: CNN and BBC.

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    55 mins