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Days That Shook the World is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on 17 September 2003. The programme features various milestones...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Four
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Season 1

  • The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II & The Death of Diana
    7.0/1018 votes
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    The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II & The Death of Diana

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2003

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    Director: Tanya Cheadle

    Writer: Tanya Cheadle

  • Black September Hijackings / Lockerbie
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    Black September Hijackings / Lockerbie

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/5/2004

    In September 1970 Terrorists hijacked a number of jetliners, flew them to Jordan and kept numerous hostages to enforce their demands. In December 1988 Pan Am flight 103 was blown from the sky killing all aboard and a number of Lockerbie Scotland residents.

    Director: Paul Overton

    Writer: Paul Overton

  • The Assassination of JFK / Nixon's Last Day
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    The Assassination of JFK / Nixon's Last Day

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/30/2003

    22 November 1963 and 8 August 1974. No one could have dreamed or anticipated the seismic shocks America suffered in the 20th century with the assassination of its youngest-ever leader and the disgrace and expulsion of its most successful election winner.

    Director: David Bartlett

    Writer: N/A

  • Marconi's First Transatlantic Radio Transmission / Concorde's First Transatlantic Flight
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    Marconi's First Transatlantic Radio Transmission / Concorde's First Transatlantic Flight

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/22/2004

    It is 19th October 1977 and Concorde taxis onto the runway at Toulouse Airport. Onboard, the crew are preparing for an historic day - the first supersonic test flight to New York. At JFK airport, protestors are waiting with a hostile welcome, but for the Concorde team and the French and British governments it is a moment that represents the end of an exhausting struggle.

    Director: Alex Lay

    Writer: Alex Lay

  • Chuck Yeager & Bluebird
    7.5/109 votes
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    Chuck Yeager & Bluebird

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/2004

    14 October 1947 and 4 January 1967. Compelled by a sense of patriotic duty and driven by incredible bravery, 20 years separate the determined efforts of two mens aim to become the fastest men on the planet.

    Director: Matthew Whiteman

    Writer: Matthew Whiteman