Journalist John McCarthy was held hostage in Lebanon for more than five years. Now, three decades on, he’s helping others in similar situations through his role as Patron of Hostage International.
The charity was originally founded by John’s former cellmate and great friend Sir Terry Waite who himself was held for more almost five years, much of it alone.
John reflects on the fanfare he came home to in Britain, how the experience has influenced his life and how honoured he is to help Terry and Hostage International support families and former hostages through the ordeal of kidnap and illegal detention, which remains a global problem.
John's return to RAF Lyneham, UK
John reunited with former cellmates Brian Keenan and Terry Waite
Jill Morrell campaigning for John's release
John McCarthy with former girlfriend Jill Morrell
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Helen heads to the Outer Hebrides to discover the story of the Isle of Harris Distillery
Helen meets 70 year-old Frank Rothwell who raised £1 million rowing the Atlantic solo
Chris Floyd shares stories about some of the artists, musicans & actors he's photographed
Helen chats to Royal commentator & journalist Katie Nicholl
Helen chats to digital entrepreneur & diversity advocate Sarah Wood OBE
Helen chats to The Metals Company CEO & Chairman Gerard Barron
Helen chats to Aerospace Executive Diane Simard about her "unlikely gift" of breast cancer
Helen chats to Alastair Campbell about his battle with depression
Toby Foxcroft on leadership, culture change & his surprise friendship with Muhammad Ali
Helen chats to four Royal Marines who rowed the Atlantic for very personal reasons
Helen chats to Dan Parry-Williams - Director of Engineering Design at McLaren Automotive
Helen chats to explorer & filmmaker Reza Pakravan FRGS
Helen chats to BBC Click presenter Lara Lewington
Helen chats to the founder of Horatio’s Garden, Dr Olivia Chapple
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Helen chats some more to impressionist Rory Bremner
Helen chats to impressionist & political satirist Rory Bremner
Helen chats to Quiet Storm advertising Creative Director Trevor Robinson OBE
Helen chats to Dr Maria Kempinska MBE - founder of Jongleurs Comedy Clubs
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