DESCRIPTION:
The Railway Tap on Bishops Bridge Road in West London was often the scene of drunken fights in the late 1970s and early 80s. Despite its reputation, it was one of the most popular pubs in the Bayswater area. When a barman failed to turn up to work, the pub landlord had an inkling that something didn’t seem right…
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This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.
Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.
Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton
Narration, editing assistance, additional writing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton.
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MUSIC:
The Diary by CJ0
Disappearance by Wicked Cinema
Crooked Man by Wicked Cinema
End of an Era by Salon Dijon
Unexpected Turn by Moments
Seeking Answers by Cody Martin
Depth of Loss by Cody Martin
Call of Kingship by Cody Martin
Misery Love Company by CJ0
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R v Robert Gareth Holtham [1981] EWCA Crim J0622-3
William John Holtham and Another v The Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [1987] EWCA Civ J1125-6
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NEWSBANK
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