The Syrian militant leader wanted by the West, but who wants to be its friend. With a bounty on his head, Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani spins his propaganda machine in the rebel stronghold of Idlib, wearing Western suits and taking selfies with the locals. What’s behind his transformation?

Producers: Anne Dixey, Kriszta Satori Presenter: Krassi Twigg Editor: Judy King Original music: Pete Cunningham Sound engineer: Alan Leer

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