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.
Cast
Crew
- Director: Laura Blount
- Producer: Laura Blount
- Producer: Grace Kirkwood
- Executive Producer: Lucie Ridout
- Editor: Ed Horne
Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
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E1: The Golden Ticket 0.0Told through the testimony of rig workers and their families back home, this is the minute-by-minute story of how the 1980s oil boom turned to disaster when Piper Alpha exploded. -
E2: Dark Cloud over Aberdeen 0.0Piper 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. -
E3: The Perfect Storm 0.0With Piper Alpha gone, survivors’ evidence becomes key to the truth. The inquiry reveals fatal errors, ignored warnings and failed systems. Will there be justice?