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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 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

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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On 30 April 1980 six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington. Listen to a report from BBC Radio London from day two of the siege. After a six-day stand-off, the SAS launched a dramatic attack on the hostage-takers. Five Iranian gunmen were killed and one was arrested. Nineteen hostages were set free but one died and two were injured in the crossfire. #OnThisDay #London #Londonhistory | BBC London

On 30 April 1980 six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington. Listen to a report from BBC Radio London from day two of the siege. After a six-day stand-off, the SAS launched a dramatic attack on the hostage-takers. Five Iranian gunmen were killed and one was arrested. Nineteen hostages were set free but one died and two were injured in the crossfire. #OnThisDay #London #Londonhistory | BBC London

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