23 - 29 June 2025 - Broad Chalke, Salisbury
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April 30, 1980 – six armed men storm the Iranian embassy in London, taking 26 hostages. For six tense days, the world watched as police negotiators sought peace while the SAS prepared for a daring rescue. Now, bestselling historian Ben Macintyre (SAS: Rogue Heroes) reveals the full, gripping story of this extraordinary siege – minute by minute, decision by decision. Drawing on exclusive interviews and unseen sources, he brings to life the drama, the danger, and the moment that changed Britain’s view of the SAS forever. A thrilling and unmissable talk from a master storyteller.
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