The Siege

Adapted from Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book, Channel 4 has commissioned The Siege, starring our incredible Nicola Stephenson. It is based on the events of 30th April 1980 when six armed Arab Iranian separatists burst into the Iranian embassy in London, taking hostage the 26 people inside, demanding autonomy for their people.

Coupling thriller tension with poignancy, insight and humour, this six-part limited series brings audiences the definitive account of a pivotal moment in history, when Britain and the world held its breath.