James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain — Season 1
About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. Paddington Rail Crash
Aired 19 March 2018 • 45 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.
2. Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster
Aired 26 March 2018 • 45 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.
3. Piper Alpha
Aired 2 April 2018 • 45 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.
4. Munich Air Crash
Aired 9 April 2018 • 45 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.
5. King's Cross Fire
Aired 16 April 2018 • 45 min
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
Aired 23 April 2018 • 45 min
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.