Black Waters: The Sea Empress Disaster: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream Film

The story of the 1996 Sea Empress oil spill off the Pembrokeshire coast, and how communities mobilised to respond to the disaster and protect their coastline.

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Black Waters: The Sea Empress Disaster

The story of the 1996 Sea Empress oil spill off the Pembrokeshire coast, and how communities mobilised to respond to the disaster and protect their coastline.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 18 Feb 2027)

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