McCarthy family meet Iranian ambassador

Title

McCarthy family meet Iranian ambassador

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

17 Feb 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:03:51

Description

John Cookson reports on a meeting between the family of British hostage in Lebanon, John McCarthy, and Muhammad-Mehdi Akhundzadeh-Basti, Iranian Charge d’Affaires in London, for discussions about his possible release. After the meeting, the family said they were optimistic but calling on the British Government to stop ignoring Iran’s offer of help and to start talking. Includes interviews with McCarthy’s girlfriend, Jill Morrell; father, Pat McCarthy. Broadcast on the LBC AM programme.

Contributors

Jill Morrell; John Cookson; Pat McCarthy

Keywords

Iran; UK; International relations; Lebanon; Beirut; Hostages; Diplomats; John McCarthy; Muhammad-Mehdi Akhundzadeh-Basti

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