Ross Kemp in Afghanistan - Season 1 Episode 2
Camp Bastion

Ross arrives at Camp Bastion, hes given a medical briefing then straight out on an offensive operation in the green zone, a thin strip of agricultural land that lines the banks of the Helmand. Its during this first foray that Ross experiences the dangers faced by British soldiers. Only a few hours out from base and the convoy immediately behind Ross hits an explosive device andthe crew learn that Corporal Darren Bonner has been killed. Further into their mission B Company patrol come under fire from Taliban positions. Ross and the crew are pinned down in open ground for some minutes by enemy fire before the Army can extract them.