DOHA: An elderly British couple released after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan are expected to fly back to the UK on Saturday. Taliban authorities arrested Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, in February as they were returning to their home in Bamiyan province, central Afghanistan. Following concerns for their health, the pair were freed on Friday and flown to the Qatari capital Doha. They are expected to leave for London on a commercial flight on Saturday after completing medical checks.

Barbie and Peter Reynolds, aged 80 and 76, spent eight months in prison with deteriorating health.

Barbie Reynolds, 76, and husband Peter, 80, had been imprisoned since February

Barbie, 76, and Peter Reynolds, 80, have been released from detention in Afghanistan

British couple held by the Taliban in Afghanistan are FREED after seven-month hell