Ben McIntyre

Ben McIntyre, a British author and historian known for his expertise in espionage, dives into the harrowing 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London. He shares astonishing details about the hostages and the complex motivations behind their captors. The personal transformation of PC Trevor Lock reveals the nuances of courage under fire. McIntyre also discusses the strategic maneuvers of the SAS and the psychological dynamics at play, including eerie phenomena like Stockholm Syndrome, offering an unforgettable glimpse into this dramatic historical moment.