Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Book Of The Week: Episode 1 - Shots Are Fired | 20240916 | [LISTEN NOW] |
| 01 | Book Of The Week: Episode 1, Shots Are Fired | 20240916 | Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing with the story of the taking of the Iranian Embassy in 1980. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 02 | Book Of The Week: Episode 2 - Demands Are Made | 20240917 | [LISTEN NOW] |
| 02 | Book Of The Week: Episode 2, Demands Are Made | 20240917 | In Ben Macintyre's latest book it's April 1980 and 6 gunmen have taken the Iranian Embassy and 26 hostages. With the SAS en route from their HQ, the gunmen are about to set out their demands. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard It's April 1980 and 6 gunmen are holding 26 terrified hostages inside the Iranian Embassy. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. In Ben Macintyre's latest book it's April 1980 and six gunmen have taken the Iranian Embassy, and 26 hostages. They are about to set out their demands. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 03 | Book Of The Week: Episode 3 - Day 1 - Night Falls | 20240918 | [LISTEN NOW] |
| 03 | Book Of The Week: Episode 3, Day 1, Night Falls | 20240918 | In Ben Macintyre's gripping new book about the hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy it's the first day of the six day siege. The gunmen are volatile, and the hostages are terrified. Night falls as vans carrying SAS troopers make their way to epicentre of the hostilities. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard Inside the Iranian embassy the hostages are terrified and the gunmen are volatile. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. Ben Macintyre's new book is about the taking of the Iranian Embassy in 1980. The gunmen are volatile and the hostages terrified, as day one of the siege ends. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 04 | Book Of The Week: Episode 4 - Day 2 Begins | 20240919 | [LISTEN NOW] |
| 04 | Book Of The Week: Episode 4, Day 2 Begins | 20240919 | Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the SAS hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy in 1980. Day 2, the SAS are taking up residence next door at the Royal College of GPs, and cutting edge technology is deployed. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard On day two of the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy, cutting edge technology is deployed. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. Ben Macintyre's new book tells the story of the SAS hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy in 1980. On day two of the siege, cutting edge technology is deployed. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 05 | Book Of The Week: Episode 5 - A New Threat | 20240920 | [LISTEN NOW] |
| 05 | Book Of The Week: Episode 5, A New Threat | 20240920 | In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the SAS hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy, the siege enters its third day. The volatile gunmen make a new and chilling threat. Meanwhile, clad in combat gear, the SAS double down on their preparations. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard Day three dawns at the Iranian Embassy, and the hostages wake to a new threat. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy the gunmen make a new threat and the SAS double down on their preparations. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 06 | Book Of The Week: Episode 6 - Negotiations Continue | 20240923 |  Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the 1980 SAS hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy. Day 4 dawns, negotiations with the gunmen continue and the SAS assemble their arsenal. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard Day 4 dawns on the siege at the Iranian Embassy. The SAS assemble their arsenal. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. Ben Macintyre's new book is about 1980 SAS hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy. Day 4 dawns, and the SAS assemble their arsenal. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 06 | Book Of The Week: Episode 6, Negotiations Continue | 20240923 | Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the 1980 SAS hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy. Day 4 dawns, negotiations with the gunmen continue and the SAS assemble their arsenal. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard Day 4 dawns on the siege at the Iranian Embassy. The SAS assemble their arsenal. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. Ben Macintyre's new book is about 1980 SAS hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy. Day 4 dawns, and the SAS assemble their arsenal. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 07 | Book Of The Week: Episode 7 - The Sas Makes A Plan | 20240924 | In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy, events take a disquieting turn. Meanwhile, the SAS commander refines his plans to put an end to the crisis. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard Events inside the Iranian Embassy take a disquieting turn on day 5 of the siege. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy, events take a disquieting turn, and the SAS refines its plans. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 07 | Book Of The Week: Episode 7, The Sas Makes A Plan | 20240924 | In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy, events take a disquieting turn. Meanwhile, the SAS commander refines his plans to put an end to the crisis. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard Events inside the Iranian Embassy take a disquieting turn on day 5 of the siege. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy, events take a disquieting turn, and the SAS refines its plans. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 08 | Book Of The Week: Episode 8 - The Crisis Escalates | 20240925 | Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy. Today, it's the sixth day and the gunmen's nerves are fraying. As the crisis escalates the SAS troopers ready themselves to strike. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard Inside the Iranian Embassy the crisis escalates as the sixth day of the siege begins. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy. Today, the crisis escalates & the SAS troopers ready themselves to strike. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 08 | Book Of The Week: Episode 8, The Crisis Escalates | 20240925 | Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy. Today, it's the sixth day and the gunmen's nerves are fraying. As the crisis escalates the SAS troopers ready themselves to strike. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard Inside the Iranian Embassy the crisis escalates as the sixth day of the siege begins. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy. Today, the crisis escalates & the SAS troopers ready themselves to strike. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 09 | Book Of The Week: Episode 9 - Decisive Action Is Taken | 20240926 | Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the 1980 hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy. On the evening of the sixth day the criteria is met for deploying the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard On day 6 of the siege at the Iranian Embassy the criteria is met for deploying the SAS. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy the criteria is met for deploying the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 09 | Book Of The Week: Episode 9, Decisive Action Is Taken | 20240926 | Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the 1980 hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy. On the evening of the sixth day the criteria is met for deploying the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he returns us to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage, what followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us on a journey through the crisis, painting a minute-by-minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. When all avenues to resolve the crisis bloodlessly were exhausted, the SAS were deployed, and millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Gold Finch; the stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard On day 6 of the siege at the Iranian Embassy the criteria is met for deploying the SAS. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy the criteria is met for deploying the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. |
| 10 | Book Of The Week: Episode 10 - Inside The Iranian Embassy Sounds Of Battle Reverberate | 20240927 | Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy concludes. The SAS operation to bring the siege at the Iranian Embassy to an end is underway, but one minute in, it does not appear to be going well. Jamie Parker reads Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he looks back to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage. What followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us inside the minds of all of those who were part of the crisis, painting a minute by minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. Throughout efforts were made to resolve the crisis bloodlessly, while the SAS laid daring plans for a daring rescue. Millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Goldfinch; on stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and on screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard The SAS operation to bring the siege at the Iranian Embassy to an end is underway. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy concludes. The SAS operation to bring the siege at the Iranian Embassy is underway. Jamie Parker reads |
| 10 | Book Of The Week: Episode 10, Inside The Iranian Embassy Sounds Of Battle Reverberate | 20240927 | Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy concludes. The SAS operation to bring the siege at the Iranian Embassy to an end is underway, but one minute in, it does not appear to be going well. Jamie Parker reads Ben Macintyre sets the pulse racing in his new book when he looks back to the spring of 1980. On 30th April, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London, taking 26 people hostage. What followed was an intense set of events involving police negotiators, decisions makers at the highest levels, and the SAS. Jamie Parker reads. In The Siege Ben Macintyre takes us inside the minds of all of those who were part of the crisis, painting a minute by minute picture of six days filled with terror and uncertainty for the hostages, the gunmen and the authorities. Throughout efforts were made to resolve the crisis bloodlessly, while the SAS laid daring plans for a daring rescue. Millions gathered around their televisions to watch the unprecedented events unfold. Ben Macintyre's previous titles include, Colditz, Agent Sonya, and The Spy and The Traitor. Several have been adapted for film and television – Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS Rogue Heroes. Jamie Parker is known for his work on radio – Hamlet, Going Infinite, The Goldfinch; on stage – The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Next to Normal, and on screen - Becoming Elizabeth, The Crown and Des. Abridged by Richard Hamilton Produced by Elizabeth Allard The SAS operation to bring the siege at the Iranian Embassy to an end is underway. The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980. Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy concludes. The SAS operation to bring the siege at the Iranian Embassy is underway. Jamie Parker reads |