Air date: 2012-10-10

Sometimes there is no choice. Whether it’s fanatical terrorists, implacable enemies, there are times, in the words of General Stanley McCrystal, when you are dealing with “irreconcilables.” Then, you just have to go in and kill them. That’s when you call upon the elite Special Forces units. Some are world famous - the SAS and the Navy Seals. Others lurk more in the shadows – like India’s Black Cats and Russia’s Alfa Group. But this is deeply high-risk stuff. When a Special Forces Operation goes wrong, there can be many innocent casualties and profound political consequences. Ask Jimmy Carter. A botched raid cost him his presidency. This series will reveal the workings of these elite Black Ops units and tell the inside story of some of the most dramatic events in recent history.

Air date: 2014-06-11

Re-commissioned after the huge success of the groundbreaking first series, this is an exciting series that retells the incredible stories of the world's elite Special Forces. Brought to you in HD, this series features fast moving reconstruction intercut with archive of Special Forces in action and interviews with many of those who have taken part in actual missions. Whether it's dealing with ruthless enemies or obsessive terrorists, these high risk strategies call for the expertise of units such as the SAS, the Navy Seals and the 10th Special Forces Group. From the complete annihilation of a secret nuclear processing reactor to the dangerous and destructive manhunt for relentless warlords, this series will reveal the inside story of some of the most dramatic events in recent history.