Royals targets for IRA

Title

Royals targets for IRA

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

27 Feb 1996

Year of production

1996

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Duration

00:02:30

Description

Soldiers with machine guns are guarding Buckingham Palace amid fears of an IRA attack. More police are also on patrol in the area, and security has been stepped up at other Royal residences. The increased fears come after drawings and maps were found at the home of IRA bus bomber Edward O’Brien. Kevin Murphy reports; vox pop with tourists outside the Palaces; terrorist expert interview on why Royals are targets; James Leeson, owner of hotel; Sandy Door of the British Tourist Authority.

Contributors

Kevin Murphy; James Leeson; Sandy Door

Keywords

Terrorism; IRA; Royal family; Tourism; Security; Buckingham Palace

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