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
Interview with broadcaster Penny Smith
Interview with Syrian refugee Eid Aljazairli
Interview with actress Amanda Redman
Interview with British personality Gyles Brandreth
Interview with BBC Horrible Histories' Chief Nerd Greg Jenner
Interview with Barnardo's CEO Javed Khan
Interview with Countdown’s etymologist Susie Dent
Interview with mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington
Interview with Anna Jones, Co-Founder of AllBright
Interview with music legend Bob Harris
Interview with blind entrepreneur & adventurer Amar Latif
Interview with Stephen Catlin, CEO & Chairman of Convex
Interview with paralysed motivational speaker Claire Lomas MBE
Interview with Squadron Leader Martin Pert of The Red Arrows
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