McCarthy bears news of Terry Waite

Title

McCarthy bears news of Terry Waite

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:12

Description

John Waite, cousin of Terry Waite talks about the radio broadcasts he presents (Outlook on BBC World Service) which Terry has received in his cell, whilst being held hostage in Lebanon. He thanks freed hostage John McCarthy for the news Terry hears the programme and on his condition. Also on the diplomacy that is going on to release the hostages and Foreign Office efforts. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Waite

Keywords

Israel; Terrorism; Diplomacy; Lebanon; Beirut; Hostages; Radio; Prisoners; Douglas Hogg; Terry Waite; John McCarthy

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