Explosion at former home of Lord McAlpine

Title

Explosion at former home of Lord McAlpine

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Vox pop

TX Date

13 Jun 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:33

Description

Report on an explosion at the former home of Lord McAlpine (Alistair McAlpine), West Green House near Basingstoke, Hampshire. Chief Superintendent Alan Wheeler says he believes the IRA is to blame, and police have had a good response from the public. Victor Wingfield, the house’s caretaker, speaks of his horror at the bombing. Jenny Crisp reports.

Contributors

Alan Wheeler; Jenny Crisp; Victor Wingfield

Keywords

Crime; Terrorism; IRA; Hampshire; Explosions; Basingstoke; Alistair McAlpine

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