Episodes

  • 12. The Worst of Humanity, the Best of Humanity
    Nov 11 2024

    Reflecting on the Birmingham bombings, the lack of justice and political influence and sharing how the victims are remembered.

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    25 mins
  • 11. The Search for the Bombers
    Nov 11 2024

    Ed travels to Dublin and Belfast to try and speak to the people linked with the 1974 Birmingham bombings.

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    20 mins
  • 10. Conflict and Conspiracy
    Nov 11 2024

    We visit Belfast to meet a former IRA prisoner Ricky who believes there could be more to the pub bombings in Birmingham.

    Discussing the case and whether the IRA spy Freddie Scappaticci, known as ‘Stakeknife’, could be a reason no-one has faced justice.

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    22 mins
  • 9. Blocked at Every Angle
    Nov 11 2024

    Julie Hambleton's sister died in the bombings, she is intent on a public inquiry and explains what she thinks really happened that night.

    We also explore whether the government knew what was going to happen.

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    18 mins
  • 8. The Naming of the Bombers
    Nov 11 2024

    Exploring some of the names linked with the Birmingham pub bombings.

    We also find out why Chris Mullin and Julie Hambleton disagree with each other.

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    20 mins
  • 7. Dance with the Devil
    Nov 11 2024

    After a lot of frustration, Julie Hambleton, whose sister had died in the bombs, and the families of other victims secure an inquest with help from an unexpected source.

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    20 mins
  • 6. The Nightmare Begins Again
    Nov 3 2024

    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 movement until Julie Hambleton, whose sister had died in the bombs, started a campaign for justice.

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    17 mins
  • 5. The Real Bombers
    Nov 3 2024

    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 journalist and former MP Chris Mullin who set out not just to prove their innocence, but to also find out who actually did.

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    36 mins