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Amidst the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian revolution, Jimmy Carter's failure to free American hostages sets the stage for Reagan's own hostage crisis.

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19th September 2021 - 24th October 2021
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Setting the Stage Still
Setting the Stage
19th September 2021

Episode 1

Amidst the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian revolution, Jimmy Carter's failure to free American hostages sets the stage for Reagan's own hostage crisis.

Body and Soul Still
Body and Soul
26th September 2021

Episode 2

After Nicaragua, the Reagan Administration is convinced the Soviet Union is on the march; Lt Colonel Oliver North is tapped to support the Contras.

A Difficult Dilemma Still
A Difficult Dilemma
3rd October 2021

Episode 3

A civil war in Lebanon results in a new hostage crisis; National Security Advisor Robert "Bud" McFarlane's proposal.

The Trip to Tehran Still
The Trip to Tehran
10th October 2021

Episode 4

Reagan's cabinet strikes an illegal weapons-for-hostages deal with an Iranian arms merchant; proceeds pay for the Nicaraguan civil war.

Shot Out of the Sky Still
Shot Out of the Sky
17th October 2021

Episode 5

Bizarre events in Iran and in Nicaragua, spark a frenzy among the press and public; Reagan's team debates how best to respond.

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The Fall Guy
24th October 2021

Episode 6

The Justice Department launches an investigation into the Reagan administration's deals with Iran; one man is chosen to take the fall for the president.

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