The Brighton Bomb
Synopsis
It was the most notorious terrorist incident since the Gunpowder Plot - an attempt by the IRA to wipe out the entire UK government on 12 October 1984 as it convened on the south coast. Award-winning journalist Peter Taylor remembers the carnage as special effects and emotional testimony from survivors combine in a tense reconstruction. Followed by The Hunt for the Bomber.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandy Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Taylor
- Original Title
- The Brighton Bomb
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Smith
Peter Taylor
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Sandy Smith
Director
Peter Taylor
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What is The Brighton Bomb about?
It was the most notorious terrorist incident since the Gunpowder Plot - an attempt by the IRA to wipe out the entire UK government on 12 October 1984 as it convened on the south coast. Award-winning journalist Peter Taylor remembers the carnage as special effects and emotional testimony from survivors combine in a tense reconstruction. Followed by The Hunt for the Bomber.
Who directed The Brighton Bomb?
The Brighton Bomb was directed by Sandy Smith.
Who stars in The Brighton Bomb?
The principal cast of The Brighton Bomb includes Peter Taylor, Richard Whiteley, Norman Tebbit, Danny Morrison.
When was The Brighton Bomb released and how long is it?
The Brighton Bomb was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.