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FAMOUS FAILURES

Throughout history there have been some slip-ups and flops which are laughable and a little ironic. With Guy Fawkes leading the way, here are some of our notable favourites…

CAUGHT RED-HANDED

The reason that we celebrate Bonfire Night is all because of the failing of Guy Fawkes himself.

But how exactly did Guy Fawkes mess up such a plan on 5 November 1605?

In an attempt to blow up Parliament, Guy set up gunpowder in the cellars.

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