Ben Macintyre
CanadaauthorMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Ben Macintyre is a British author and journalist known for his works on espionage and military history, including his account of the Iranian embassy siege, where he described Trevor Lock as a symbol of unexpected courage.
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Macintyre’s detailed account takes the perspectives of both captors and captives in his book The Siege.
Books we’re reading and loving nowThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-06-20
Canada· 2026-06-20
He wrote the non-fiction book 'A Spy Among Friends' which the drama is based on.
Guy Pearce excels as Kim Philby in British spy dramaThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-02-19
Australia· 2026-02-19
Ben Macintyre is mentioned in a conversation with John le Carré.
‘La agencia’ contra ‘Oficina de infiltrados’. ¿Merece la pena copiar una serie que ya es leyenda? | TelevisiónEl País·
Spain· 2025-04-06
Spain· 2025-04-06
Ben Macintyre is the author who described Trevor Lock as 'the policeman who discovered accidental courage without looking for it'.
Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy seige, dies aged 85BBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-04-01
United Kingdom· 2025-04-01
