How To Survive A Kidnap | DEEP

In our brand new DEEP series we interview fascinating people who have lived unique lives. In this episode we talked to Dr James R Alvarez, psychiatrist, hostage negotiator and an expert on the psychological impact of kidnap. Dr Alvarez told us how he became the only consultant ever used by Scotland Yard and NYPD's Hostage Negotiation Teams, what were his most interesting cases and what are the most important things in every kidnap situation. 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Childhood & becoming a hostage negotiator 03:53 - Hackney siege 06:16 - Kidnap for ransom 15:27 - Cultural variations in kidnapping 21:24 - Most difficult territories to work in 22:47 - Stress managing 23:54 - Kidnap for ransom in Hollywood 26:52 - Avoiding kidnap & preserving life Thanks to Dr Alvarez for taking part! You can listen to Who We Are Now with Dr Alvarez, Izzy and Richard Hammond on Global Player: https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42Kwy9/ Welcome to DEEP - a brand new channel that brings you incredible people with amazing stories from all over the world. If you've seen the team's previous work - Minutes With/The Gap/Agree To Disagree...then you know what to expect! Let us know if there's anyone in particular you think we should speak to - we love bringing you stories and want to hear what you like. Thanks and we hope you enjoy!