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Iran hostages released - Reagan honouring agreement (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Andrew Manderstam reports back on the speculation that the new Ronald Reagan administration in America may not honour the deal struck by President Jimmy Carter for the release of American hostages from Iran....
Iran hostages released - Reagan honouring agreement (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the claims US hostages in Iran were tortured and the possibility the new Ronald Reagan administration won’t honour the release agreement with Iran. Speaking are: former...
US embassy hostage on his ordeal (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
One of the American hostages released from Iran describes to press his time in captivity, his attempts to escape, and the mistreatment of some of the hostages.
Iran hostages released- hostages at Wiesbaden (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview
Report on the US hostages preparing for the last leg of their trip home at Wiesbaden military base in Germany after their release by Iran. Speaks to former hostage Barry Rosen who is eager to get home to his...
Chris Bonington on testing new equipment (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Mountaineer Chris Bonington talks about testing new sleeping bags for his expedition to Mount Kongur in China. Interviewer not heard.
Monte Carlo rally (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
interview with rally driver Roger Clark about his role in this year’s Monte Carlo rally and why he thinks the race is so popular. Male interviewer not identified.
Tornado training centre (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the opening of a training centre for the crews of the new NATO Tornado strike aircraft. Air Commodore Dan Harnford(?) comments. Male reporter not identified.
Dr Abul Fazi Ezzati on Iranian embassy siege (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former hostage Dr Abul Fazi Ezzati about his experiences during the siege at the Iranian embassy in London, 8 months ago. Male interviewer not identified.
Iranian embassy siege-Tony Geraghty on SAS hostage rescue (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with journalist and author of Who Dares Wins (on the SAS), Tony Geraghty, about the use of the SAS to rescue hostages from the Iranian embassy siege in London 8 months ago. Speculates on whether...
Mercenary work in South Africa (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Briton Trevor John Edwards talks about his time as a mercenary in the South African 32nd Battalion including incursions into Angola, and on his reasons for deserting. Male interviewer not identified.