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Is Burma's Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson coming back?

Burma's Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson (2016–2016) on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded May 15, 2016.
Burma's Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson poster
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
May 8, 2016
Ended
May 15, 2016
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season

About Burma's Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson

Burma's Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson ended on May 15, 2016, on BBC Two. The series was a two-part documentary that aired in May 2016, exploring the history of WWII guerrilla warfare in Myanmar and the modern-day challenges faced by the country.

This series was a documentary that followed renowned mountaineer Joe Simpson as he retraced his father Ian's experiences with the Chindits, special forces who fought behind Japanese lines in 1944. Accompanied by explorer Ed Stafford, Simpson traveled through the difficult jungle terrain of Myanmar, using his father’s secret diary to gain insight into the harsh conditions faced during the campaign. The show also examined contemporary events, including the country’s first free elections since 1990, which threatened to disrupt Simpson’s journey and offered a glimpse into Myanmar’s evolving political landscape.

The cast included Joe Simpson as himself and Ed Stafford as himself. The show had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.

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