Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story
On 6 July 1988, fire engulfed the North Sea oil platform 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.
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Season 1
3 episodes
1. The Golden TicketTold 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.CC59minAug 24, 2025
2. Dark Cloud over AberdeenPiper 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.CC58minAug 31, 2025
3. The Perfect StormWith Piper Alpha gone, survivors’ evidence becomes key to the truth. The inquiry reveals fatal errors, ignored warnings and failed systems. Will there be justice?CC58minSep 7, 2025
Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story
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On 6 July 1988, fire engulfed the North Sea oil platform 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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Laura Blount
- Created by
- Laura Blount
- Studio
- Factual Productions
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Audio languages
English
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