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.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Mar 19, 2018
- Popularity: 2.4696
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- Networks
- (GB)
- Status: Returning Series
In Production
1 seaons till Apr 23, 2018
Last episode: Grenfell Tower Tragedy
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Paddington Rail Crash45 min
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.
Episode 2Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster45 min
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.
Episode 3Piper Alpha45 min
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.
Episode 4Munich Air Crash45 min
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.
Episode 5King's Cross Fire45 min
The actor explores the King's Cross underground station fire of November 1987, which ignited under a wooden escalator and claimed 31 lives.
