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S4 John McCarthy: ‘If I was still bitter I’d still be a hostage’
This week, journalist John McCarthy shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years during the Lebanon hostage crisis, and how he managed to cope.
This week, Elis and John are joined by journalist John McCarthy who shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years during the Lebanon hostage crisis, and some of the coping mechanisms he developed in order to survive.
This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
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