Carlton Club bombed by IRA

Title

Carlton Club bombed by IRA

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

26 Jun 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:04:59

Description

Clayre Gribben reports on the IRA bombing of the prestigious Carlton Club in London and the IRA bombing campaign now moving on to non-miltary targets. Includes Brian Robinson, London’s deputy chief fire officer on the rescue operation; Nicholas Rossiter, eyewitness; Channel 4 boss Michael Grade, who was dining nearby, gives his account; reaction from Matthew Carrington MP; Geoffrey Howe deputy PM as he inspected the scene; Kenneth Baker Conservative Party chairman; Labour’s R oy Hattersley; warning to public to be on guard from George Churchill-Coleman, head of the anti-terrorist squad at Scotland Yard.

Contributors

Geoffrey Howe; Roy Hattersley; Kenneth Baker; Matthew Carrington; Michael Grade; George Churchill-Coleman; Clayre Gribben; Brian Robinson; Nicholas Rossiter

Keywords

London; Fires; Terrorism; IRA; Security; Security measures; Rescue work; Explosions; Search and rescue operation; Carlton Club

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