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Ben Macintyre | The Siege

Wed 7 May 2025 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join Britain’s best-selling historian, Ben Macintyre, as he delivers the first definitive account of the infamous 1980 Iranian Embassy siege, a moment that captivated millions and changed the way the nation viewed the SAS.

On April 30, 1980, six gunmen stormed the embassy in London, taking 26 hostages and sparking a tense six-day standoff that culminated in the now-legendary televised SAS rescue mission, Operation Nimrod.

Drawing on exclusive interviews, unpublished material, and eyewitness testimony, Macintyre brings this dramatic event to life with his signature cinematic storytelling. From behind-the-scenes intelligence work and tense negotiations to the minute-by-minute account of the daring rescue, The Siege is a gripping exploration of a defining moment in British history.

Don’t miss this chance to hear from the author of Colditz, Operation Mincemeat, and SAS: Rogue Heroes, whose bestselling books have been adapted into acclaimed films and television series.

Talk length: 1 hour, followed by a book signing.

Venue: The Middle Brook Centre, Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8DQ 

Duration: 1 hour

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Venue address:
The Middle Brook Centre,

Middle Brook Street,

Winchester,

SO23 8DQ

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