The Birmingham Six (Hugh Callaghan, Patrick Hill, Robert Hunter, Richard McIlkenny, William Power and John Walker) have failed in their final bid to challenge their murder convictions in the House of Lords in London.

Report shows vans departing from the courts.

Artist's impression of the six men during court proceedings.

Excerpt from Granada TV programme, ‘World In Action’, which examined their case and uncovered new evidence supporting their innocence.

Photographs of Lord Keith and Lord Griffiths, who refused allow an appeal to the House of Lords.

Aftermath of Birmingham pub bombings in 1974, showing dead bodies, carnage and rescue workers.

The reporter is Micheál Ó hUnacháin.

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