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Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story

First Air: August 24, 2025 · Last Air: August 24, 2025 · Status: Returning Series · 0/10 · Documentary

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

Season 1

2025 3 Episodes

Premiered on August 24, 2025.

  • The Golden Ticket
    E1: The Golden Ticket 0.0
    Told 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.
    August 24, 2025 59 min
  • Dark Cloud over Aberdeen
    E2: Dark Cloud over Aberdeen 0.0
    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.
    August 31, 2025 58 min
  • The Perfect Storm
    E3: The Perfect Storm 0.0
    With Piper Alpha gone, survivors’ evidence becomes key to the truth. The inquiry reveals fatal errors, ignored warnings and failed systems. Will there be justice?
    September 7, 2025 58 min