Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

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.

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Series 1 1. The Golden Ticket

1. The Golden Ticket

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.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 9pm 24 Aug 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 24 Aug 2031)
Series 1 2. Dark Cloud over Aberdeen

2. Dark Cloud over Aberdeen

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.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 24 Aug 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 24 Aug 2031)
Series 1 3. The Perfect Storm

3. The Perfect Storm

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?
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 24 Aug 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 24 Aug 2031)

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