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Limited Series – Lockerbie: A Search for Truth

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Dr. Jim Swire searches for justice following the death of his daughter Flora in one of the worst air disasters in history: the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. On December 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew, as well as 11 residents on the ground, were killed when a plane exploded over the quiet town of Lockerbie, Scotland. Thirteen years later, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was convicted of the crime and later released on compassionate grounds. In the wake of Flora's death, Jim is named head of the UK victims' group and, after years of relentless campaigning, becomes instrumental in bringing Megrahi to trial. However, Jim's absolute trust in the justice system is sullied forever when he comes to believe, to his horror, that Megrahi could be innocent. As the truth shifts under Jim's feet, his life starts to crumble, losing his job and ignoring his living family for this crusade for truth and his desire to find those responsible for her death.
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Lockerbie: A Search for Truth — Limited Series

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Critics Consensus

Often as maddening as the true story it dramatizes, Lockerbie's labyrinthine journey through complicated history is given a compelling center by Colin Firth.

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Amy Amatangelo Tellyvisions Jul 25, 2025
The series truly belongs to Firth, who ages decades throughout the series and makes Jim’s grief the palpable driving force. Go to Full Review Dan Einav Financial Times Jan 16, 2025
3/5
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth tells a story in which it is far less clear what is right and just, and the attempt to shed light yields competing truths and conflicting beliefs. Go to Full Review Jasper Rees Daily Telegraph (UK) Jan 9, 2025
4/5
Deeply moving in its strongest moments, this is a dispiriting, knotty, elusive story about absence of closure and the tragic denial of redemption. Go to Full Review Abhishek Srivastava The Times of India Jan 31, 2025
4/5
The creators deserve credit for steering clear of melodrama and maintaining a balanced and thoughtful portrayal of this complex story. Go to Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post Jan 17, 2025
I'm not sure if the new fact-based series Lockerbie: A Search for Truth qualifies as escapist entertainment, but it’s very good. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Georgina B @keriharlequin Sep 11, 2026 Great episodes! This type of show is what I enjoy. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 4, 2025 5 successful episodes based on a true story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Gary H @RT10970727 Jan 29, 2025 A very timely piece in this political era. Well constructed and informative,not to mention depressing See more STEVE G @Goody521 Jan 19, 2025 A worthwhile watch that asks the viewer to choose between an easy answer to how Scotland, the UK, and the USA reacted to this terrible event, and whether the thirty year fight to identify responsibility was justified. A thought provoking film. See more tak t @Takura Jan 18, 2025 Its a slow burn but worth it See more Gary B @RT06803054 Jan 12, 2025 Issues with pacing and slow and boring at times. Should not have been more than three episodes. Colin Firth is ok but he mumbles so his speech is often indistinct. See more Read all reviews
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Otto Bathurst

Director

Jim Loach

Director

David Harrower

Creator

Colin Firth

Jim Swire

Catherine McCormack

Jane Swire

Sam Troughton

Murray Guthrie

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 1, 2025 After losing his daughter in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Dr. Jim Swire begins a quest for truth, searching for why this was allowed to happen and who exactly was responsible for his daughter's death. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 2, 2025 As Jim continues his campaign for truth and justice, two suspects are indicted for the bombing, and his focus shifts to bring the men to trial. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 2, 2025 After 12 long years, the Lockerbie trial finally begins; but as the trial unfolds, Jim gradually questions the official evidence against the suspects. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 2, 2025 Convinced they have the wrong man, Jim grows closer to the convicted Abdelbaset al-Megrahi; as he embeds himself within Megrahi's appeal case and the conspiracy theories swirling around it, he becomes increasingly isolated from his family. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 2, 2025 Jim is left at a loss when Megrahi gives up his appeal in return for release on compassionate grounds; questioning everything he has come to believe, Jim wonders if he will ever know the truth. Details

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Season Info

Director
Otto Bathurst, Jim Loach
Creator
David Harrower
Executive Producer
Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, Sam Hoyle, David Harrower, Otto Bathurst, Liz Trubridge, Jim Sheridan, Kirsten Sheridan, Oskar Slingerland
Screenwriter
David Harrower, Maryam Hamidi
Network
Peacock
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 1, 2025
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