On 27 August 1979, Lord Mountbatten, great uncle to Prince Charles, was blown up at sea by the IRA off the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. Three others were killed on the boat that day, including two teenage boys. Later that afternoon, in a second strike, the IRA killed 18 British soldiers, across the border in Northern Ireland.

Forty years on, this is the story of that remarkable Bank Holiday Monday – movingly told by those directly affected by it.

Produced and Directed by Sam Collyns

Editor: Guy Creasey

Researcher: Orla MacIntyre

Executive ProducerS: Angus MacQueen and Alison Millar

“Director Sam Collyns’s powerful film…is a respectful masterpiece.”

 The Guardian

“This excellent film examines the build-up and aftermath with measured contributions from all sides…the underlying message highlights what is at stake if the peace process is disrupted – as Brexit approaches the stakes could not be much higher.”

Sunday Telegraph

“Produced by Alison Millar and Angus Macqueen, director Sam Collyns’s poignant exploration of the events surrounding the IRA’s assassination of Lord Louis Mountbatten in August 1979 is the product of documentary royalty.”

The Observer

“This assured documentary provides a grimly compelling snapshot of a day that left a dark legacy that will never fade.”

Mail on Sunday *****

“Sam Collyns’s powerful commemoration of one of the darkest days of the Troubles…

“Essential viewing for our leaders.”

Daily Telegraph *****