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6. The Nightmare Begins Again
Exploring the impact of The Birmingham Six's release which opened up old wounds for some of the victims’ families.
The investigation was reopened in 1991 and shut again in 1994 with no further movem…
Published on 10 months ago
5. The Real Bombers
The Birmingham Six had each been sentenced to 21 life sentences. They were writing letters for support but getting no reaction and all hope was lost that they would be freed.
Their story reached journ…
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4. The Birmingham Six (Their Version)
Paddy Hill and Billy Power, two of the Six, talk frankly about their treatment in police custody and court.
The official side of story doesn’t match up with what the Birmingham Six experienced.
Published on 10 months ago
3. The Birmingham Six (Official Version)
Explore how the police tracked down and arrested the men who later became known at the Birmingham Six.
BBC reporter Michael Buerk talks about covering their high-profile trial and convictions.
We also…
Published on 10 months ago
2. Panic on the Streets
The story of the blasts told by those first on the scene.
Emergency services crew and local reporters describe the aftermath of two city-centre pub bombings in Birmingham that killed 21 people.
Published on 10 months ago
1. A Night Like Any Other
Thursday 21 November 1974 was a normal night in Birmingham city centre until two city-centre pub bombs were detonated.
We hear the story of the night from those who were there and the families of some…
Published on 10 months ago
Welcome to The Pub Bombings
Exploring the impact of two Birmingham pub bombs in a 50 year evolving story that's affected countless people.
The series looks into who bombed Birmingham and asks why no one has been rightfully brou…
Published on 10 months ago