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Following his daughter’s death in the Lockerbie bombing, a father travels across continents and political divides in the search for truth and justice. Heartbreaking and gripping new series based on true events, starring Academy Award winner Colin Firth.
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After losing his daughter in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Dr Jim Swire begins a quest for truth, searching for who is responsible.
As Jim continues his campaign for justice, two suspects are indicted for the bombing and his focus shifts to bringing the men to trial.
After 12 long years, the Lockerbie trial begins. But as it unfolds, Jim begins questioning the official evidence against the suspects.
Jim grows closer to the wrong man, and as a result pulls further away from his family.
Jim is left at a loss when Megrahi gives up his appeal. Questioning everything he believes, he wonders if he will ever know the truth.
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Everything you need to know about Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
What is Lockerbie: A Search for Truth about?
On 21st December 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded 38 minutes after take-off, with 11 residents killed as the plane came down over the quiet Scottish town of Lockerbie. It was the deadliest terrorist attack in Britain.
In the wake of the disaster and his daughter Flora’s death, Dr Jim Swire was chosen to represent the families of the British victims, and soon embarked on a painful journey through grief to find out what actually happened on that fateful night.
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is a new Sky Original drama series exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath. It provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.
Who is in the cast of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth?
The current announced cast is:
Is Lockerbie: A Search for Truth based on a true story?
Yes, it’s based on the true events of the Lockerbie bombing, and the book ‘The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search for Justice’ by Jim Swire and Peter Biddulph, along with several other sources.
What is the release date for Lockerbie: A Search for Truth?
The series will launch on NOW and Sky Atlantic on 2 January 2025.
Where can I watch Lockerbie: A Search for Truth in the UK?
NOW and Sky are the exclusive home of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth in the United Kingdom. You will not be able to watch it on Netflix or rival streaming services.
How many episodes will be in Lockerbie: A Search for Truth?
The series has been confirmed to run for five compelling episodes.
The show has been billed as a limited series, indicating this will be the entire story, without any current plans for season two.
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