Runcie praise for Waite after release of Libyan hostages

Title

Runcie praise for Waite after release of Libyan hostages

Genre

Interview

TX Date

5 Feb 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:02

Description

Interview with Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie following the release of four Britons - Malcolm Anderson, Michael Burdener, Alan Russell and Robin Plummer - who were held hostage in Tripoli, Libya for nine months. Praises the hostages’ families and his special envoy Terry Waite, who negotiated for the men’s release. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Robert Runcie

Keywords

UK; Great Britain; Hostages; Libya; Tripoli; Freedom; Terry Waite; Michael Burdener; Alan Russell; Robin Plummer; Malcolm Anderson (engineer)

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