Released Iraqi hostage experience and views

Title
Released Iraqi hostage experience and views
Genre
Interview
TX Date
24 Oct 1990
Year of production
1990
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Duration
00:01:43
Description
British doctor Ron Eccles - who was a hostage in Iraq and one of 33 released on Ted Heath’s mercy flight due to having rheumatoid arthritis – speaks from his hometown Cardiff about his experience and says diplomatic avenues should continue to be explored. He also talks about the hostages suffering and the lack of available medicines. Female interviewer not identified. Originally from Red Dragon Radio.
Contributors
Red Dragon Radio; Ron Eccles
Keywords
Edward Heath; Drugs; Diplomacy; Hostages; Cardiff; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991)

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LBC/IRN, "Released Iraqi hostage experience and views". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0010500491012 (Accessed 03 Aug 2025)