Series synopsis
Lockerbie is a British drama television series that premiered on Sky Documentaries on November 25, 2023. It ended on December 16, 2023. It was created by David Harrower. It stars Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Muammar Gaddafi and Bruce Hoffman.
Dr Jim Swire tragically loses his daughter when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over a small town on 21 December 1988. Travelling across continents and political divides, Swire embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardises his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under his feet, Swire's view of the world is left forever sullied.
Premise
Dr Jim Swire tragically loses his daughter when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over a small town on 21 December 1988. Travelling across continents and political divides, Swire embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardises his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under his feet, Swire's view of the world is left forever sullied.
Premise: Do we know the truth?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ronald Reagan as Self (archive footage)
- Margaret Thatcher as Self (archive footage)
- Muammar Gaddafi as Self - Libyan Leader (archive footage)
- Bruce Hoffman as Self - Counterterrorism Analyst
- Tony Blair as Self - UK Prime Minister (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 25, 2023 | January 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In 1988, the families of those on board flight Pan Am 103 learn that the plane has crashed over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270. A terrorism investigation begins. |
November 25, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The prime suspects for the bombing of flight Pan Am 103 are a Palestinian terror group funded by Iran. But Scottish and FBI investigators are led elsewhere. |
December 2, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A Libyan double agent provides the evidence needed to bring the two suspects to court. The trial gets underway, but a key witness changes his story. |
December 9, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Documentaries |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 25, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 16, 2023 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:00:00 |