James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain
2018 · Sky History · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Grenfell Tower
Tue, 24 Apr, 6:00 am
James Nesbitt examines the Grenfell Tower fire. On 14 June 2017, the 24-storey apartment block went up in flames leading to 71 deaths.
About
James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain unpicks the events that led to the most devastating disasters of the past 60 years. The series shines a spotlight on the human cost of the tragedies while seeking to explain the wider political, cultural and institutional context that contributed to them – and looks at the changes made in the wake of each disaster.
Episodes
- E01
Paddington Rail Crash
Tue, 20 Mar· 60 minJames Nesbitt explores some of Britain's most tragic disasters, starting with the 1999 rail accident at Ladbroke Grove in London that left 31 dead.
- E02
Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster
Tue, 27 Mar· 60 minJames 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.
- E03
Piper Alpha
Tue, 3 Apr· 60 minJames Nesbitt examines the Piper Alpha oil platform explosion of 1988, one of the most devastating man-made catastrophes to date.
- E04
Munich Air Crash
Tue, 10 Apr· 60 minJames Nesbitt examines the tragic story of the 1958 Munich air crash, which claimed 23 lives, including those of eight Manchester United footballers.
- E05
King's Cross Fire
Tue, 17 Apr· 60 minJames Nesbitt heads to London to shed light on the devastating 1987 King's Cross fire, which killed 31 people and injured 100.
- E06
Grenfell Tower
Tue, 24 Apr· 60 minJames Nesbitt examines the Grenfell Tower fire. On 14 June 2017, the 24-storey apartment block went up in flames leading to 71 deaths.
Cast
James Nesbitt
Presenter
Donal MacIntyre
Donal MacIntyre
Anna Richardson
Anna Richardson