In April 1980, six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in London. The siege ended when the SAS stormed the building. Kate Adie’s coverage of the siege brought her to prominence as one of the few women reporting difficult and dangerous stories at the time. To mark the 70th anniversary of From Our Own Correspondent, Kate shares her memories of that time. From Our Own Correspondent | Listen now on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4
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In April 1980, six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in London. The siege ended when the SAS stormed the building. Kate Adie’s coverage of the siege brought her to
BBC Radio 4. BBC Radio 4 · Original audio. In April 1980, six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in London. The siege ended when the SAS stormed the building. Kate Adie’s coverage of the siege brought her to prominence as one of the few women reporting difficult and dangerous stories at the time. To mark the 70th anniversary of From Our ...
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