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Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story

Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story

On 6 July 1988, fire engulfed Piper Alpha, killing 167 men. With dramatic testimony and emotional interviews, this is the minute-by-minute story of that night and the search for truth.

Created ByLaura Blount
StatusReturning Series
Original NameDisaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story
First Air DateAugust 24, 2025
Last Air DateAugust 24, 2025
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesFactual Productions
NetworksBBC Scotland
Dark Cloud over Aberdeen
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Dark Cloud over Aberdeen

Piper Alpha burns, and the platform begins to collapse. With 167 men dead and just a handful of survivors, grief turns to fury, and the fight for justice begins back home.

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