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The Bombs and My Brother

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings. The notorious case is still shrouded in secrets and suffering and for the first time we tell the story of the Birmingham Bobbie, his brother and the missing bomb.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 17 Nov 201419:30

Birmingham pub bombings

Birmingham pub bombings

A lawyer for the family of one of the 21 people killed in the Birmingham pub bombings is calling for inquests to be held for the victims.

There have been no inquests since two bombs exploded at the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town in November 1974, which also injured 182 people.

Read the full story on the BBC News website.

Can you help find Jimmy's girl?

Can you help find Jimmy's girl?

Jimmy Craig died in the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings on his way to a first date.

His family would dearly love to track her down.

Can you help find Jimmy's girl? 

Twitter - #jimmysgirl

Credits

RoleContributor
NarratorDavid Harewood
ProducerAnthony Bartram
DirectorAnthony Bartram
Executive ProducerRachel Bowering

Broadcast

  • Mon 17 Nov 201419:30