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Nicky talks to Giles Duley, a conflict photographer, chef and founder of the Legacy of War Foundation. Giles lost three limbs when he stepped on a landmine in Afghanistan, where he was embedded with US troops and reporting on the conflict. He tells Nicky about overcoming his injuries and his determination to return to war zones as a triple amputee, and how cooking has helped with his mental health.
WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of injury, violence and war
For details of organisations that can provide help and support for some of the issues raised, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Produced by Audio Always
By BBC Radio 5 Live5
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Nicky talks to Giles Duley, a conflict photographer, chef and founder of the Legacy of War Foundation. Giles lost three limbs when he stepped on a landmine in Afghanistan, where he was embedded with US troops and reporting on the conflict. He tells Nicky about overcoming his injuries and his determination to return to war zones as a triple amputee, and how cooking has helped with his mental health.
WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of injury, violence and war
For details of organisations that can provide help and support for some of the issues raised, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Produced by Audio Always

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