James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain

This six-part series unpicks the events that led to the most devastating disasters of the past 60 years, shining a spotlight on the human cost of the tragedies while seeking to explain the wider political, cultural and institutional context that contributed to them – and looks at the changes made in the wake of each disaster.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Paddington Rail Crash

Air Date: 2018-03-19

James Nesbitt explores some of Britain's most tragic disasters, starting with the 1999 rail accident at Ladbroke Grove in London that left 31 dead.

2. Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster

Air Date: 2018-03-26

James Nesbitt examines the tragic events of 6 March 1987 when the ferry Herald of Free Enterprise capsized, resulting in the deaths of 193 passengers and crew.

3. Piper Alpha

Air Date: 2018-04-02

The actor examines the Piper Alpha oil platform explosion of July 1988, one of the most devastating man-made catastrophes to date, in which 167 workers died.

4. Munich Air Crash

Air Date: 2018-04-09

The Munich air crash of 1958, when a flight carrying the Manchester United football team crashed on its third attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway.

5. King's Cross Fire

Air Date: 2018-04-16

The actor explores the King's Cross underground station fire of November 1987, which ignited under a wooden escalator and claimed 31 lives.

6. Grenfell Tower Tragedy

Air Date: 2018-04-23

Grenfell Tower: James Nesbitt examines the Grenfell Tower fire. On 14 June 2017, the 24-storey apartment block went up in flames leading to 71 deaths.

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Rating

8.0/10

Release Date

2018-03-19

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast