THE WEEK13d
The Siege: 'fresh and gripping' account of the Iranian embassy hostage crisis
In those "few action-packed minutes", the SAS "went from obscurity to global renown". Now Ben Macintyre, a "seasoned documenter of the British establishment's cloaked histories", has produced an ...
The Washington Post19d
Ben Macintyre’s ‘The Siege’ vividly recounts a hostage crisis
Drawing on “secret, pseudonymous, unpublished, or privately owned” materials, Ben Macintyre’s new book, “The Siege,” is a gripping retelling of what happened. In addition to having the ...
BBC19d
Book of the Week: Episode 5 - A New Threat
In Ben Macintyre’s latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy the gunmen make a new threat and the SAS double down on their preparations. Jamie Parker reads. Show more In Ben ...
The Independent27d
Jack Straw: The siege of the Iranian embassy ended the old world of the SAS forever
But none compares with the depth and excellence of Ben Macintyre’s book. With his well-deserved reputation for covering the murky world of espionage and security, and the trust he has engendered ...
BBC22d
Book of the Week: Episode 2 - Demands Are Made
In Ben Macintyre’s latest book it’s April 1980 and six gunmen have taken the Iranian Embassy, and 26 hostages. They are about to set out their demands. Jamie Parker reads. Show more In Ben ...
BBC23d
The Siege by Ben Macintyre - Book of the Week: Episode 9 - Decisive Action Is Taken - BBC Sounds
Book of the Week: Episode 9 - Decisive Action Is TakenBook of the Week: Episode 9 - Decisive Action Is Taken ...
BBC14d
Book of the Week: Episode 8 - The Crisis Escalates
Ben Macintyre’s latest book tells the story of the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy. Today, the crisis escalates & the SAS troopers ready themselves to strike. Jamie Parker reads. Show more Ben ...
BBC20d
Book of the Week: Episode 4 - Day 2 Begins
Ben Macintyre’s new book tells the story of the SAS hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy in 1980. On day two of the siege, cutting edge technology is deployed. Jamie Parker reads. Show more Ben ...
BBC19d
The Siege by Ben Macintyre - Book of the Week: Episode 5 - A New Threat - BBC Sounds
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BBC23d
The Siege by Ben Macintyre - Book of the Week: Episode 1 - Shots Are Fired - BBC Sounds
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BBC22d
The Siege by Ben Macintyre - Book of the Week: Episode 2 - Demands Are Made - BBC Sounds
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Foyles27d
Ben Macintyre
Drawing on interviews with police, hostages, terrorists and key SAS figures, and going deep into multiple archives, bestselling historian Ben Macintyre cuts through the sensationalism and ...