John McCarthy now held hostage for one year

Title

John McCarthy now held hostage for one year

Genre

Interview

TX Date

16 Apr 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:03:26

Description

A vigil is being held in St Bride’s church on Fleet Street for Lebanon hostage John McCarthy, a year after his capture. His girlfriend Jill Morrell says she believes he is still alive and having spoken to released hostages David Jacobsen and Philip Rochot is aware of the conditions he is being held in. She also discusses how he will be coping and how she is coping. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jill Morrell

Keywords

Lebanon; Beirut; Hostages; John McCarthy; David Jacobsen; Philip Rochot

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