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Play for Today•Season 8•Episode 18

The Legion Hall Bombing

6.8/10 · 9 votesAug 22, 197875 min

Ranked #11 of 17 in Season 8•−0.5 vs season avg

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The story of the trial of Willie Gallagher, convicted of bombing the Strabane British Legion Hall in 1976.

Directed byRoland Joffé
Written byCaryl Churchill
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The Legion Hall Bombing

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Roland Joffé

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Caryl Churchill

Caryl Churchill

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Episode Summary

"The Legion Hall Bombing" is episode 18 of Play for Today season 8. It scored 6.8/10 from 9 votes, ranking #11 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Roland Joffé and written by Caryl Churchill, it aired on August 22, 1978.

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