Lawyers for the six men jailed for the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings told the opening day of the appeal hearing that their convictions may have been one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in recent times.

Report shows Birmingham Six arriving at the Old Bailey under heavy police escort.

William Power’s daughter outside court.

Artists drawing of the six men in court, William Power, Patrick Hill, John Walker, Gerry Hunter, Richard McIkenny and Hugh Callaghan.

To camera, Leo Enright, on the appeal hearing

Photograph of Detective Superintendent, George Reade.

Drawings of Lord Gifford QC and courtroom scene.

To camera Leo Enright.

Photograph of forensic scientist, Dr Frank Skuse.

The reporter is Leo Enright.

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