The Secret Story of Terry Waite

November 26, 1991

Season 1991: Episode 7

Frontline, in co-production with the BBC, examines the secret connections between Oliver North and British hostage Terry Waite, the Anglican church envoy released from captivity in Lebanon after nearly five years. Correspondent Gavin Hewitt investigates the charge North used Waite in an effort to locate the other hostages and to cover up American’s covert arms-for-hostages deal with Iran.

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