On August 19th, 1987, the tranquil market town of Hungerford became the setting for one of the deadliest mass shootings in British history.

In this gripping episode of Peculiar Britain, we explore the harrowing journey of Michael Ryan—from his troubled psyche and deadly arsenal to the town-wide rampage that claimed 16 innocent lives. We'll unravel the timeline of the massacre, the flawed police response, and the seismic shift in UK gun legislation that followed.

How did this sleepy town become a symbol of tragedy and reform? Join us as we delve into the chilling legacy of the Hungerford Massacre.

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