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All Episodes of 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...
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Season 1

  • Paddington Rail Crash
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    Paddington Rail Crash

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster
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    Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/26/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Piper Alpha
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    Piper Alpha

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/2/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Munich Air Crash
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    Munich Air Crash

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/9/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • King's Cross Fire
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    King's Cross Fire

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/16/2018

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Grenfell Tower Tragedy
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    Grenfell Tower Tragedy

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/23/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown