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John McCarthy
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John McCarthy was a contestant in Series 59. He was kidnapped by Islamic Jihad terrorists in Lebanon in April 1986, and held hostage for more than five years.
McCarthy was Britain's longest-held hostage in Lebanon, having spent over five years in captivity until his release on August 8, 1991. He shared a cell with the Irish hostage Brian Keenan, for several years.
Episodes
| # | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Presenters | Guest | Lex | Max | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4689 | 14/10/2008 | P | Sue Staples | 67 – 83 | John McCarthy | Des O'Connor | Carol Vorderman | Ann Widdecombe | Susie Dent | |||
| 4690 | 15/10/2008 | P | John McCarthy | 69 – 114 | Charlie Reams | Des O'Connor | Carol Vorderman | Ann Widdecombe | Susie Dent | |||
