US EditionWho Is in the Cast of The Bombing of Pan Am 103? BBC Actors and Start Time
- On December 21, 1988, Pan American Flight 103 disintegrated in midair above the town of Lockerbie in southwest Scotland, resulting in the deaths of 270 individuals, including passengers, crew members, and local residents.
- A bomb concealed inside a suitcase detonated onboard, resulting in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the UK and prompting a widespread international investigation.
- A three-year joint inquiry by Scottish and FBI investigators charged two Libyans in 1991, convicting Abdelbaset al-Megrahi in 2001, while a third suspect was charged in 2020 but trial postponed in 2025.
- BBC One launched a new six-part drama titled 'The Bombing of Pan Am 103' on May 18, 2025, starring Connor Swindells and Patrick J. Adams, which revisits the tragedy and investigation.
- The series highlights the collective effort of investigators and communities affected, emphasizing the emotional toll and ongoing quest for justice decades after the attack.
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Eddie Marsan explains truth behind his 'Kentucky accent' in devastating BBC dram
Eddie Marsan stars alongside Patrick J. Adams and Peter Mullan in The Bombing of Pan Am 103 (Picture: BBC) Eddie Marsan has revealed the inspiration behind his Kentucky accent in the BBC’s gripping drama about the Lockerbie disaster. On December 21, 1998, Pan American Airways flight 103 exploded over the small town of Lockerbie in south-west Scotland as it made its way from Frankfurt to Detroit via London Heathrow. All in all, 270 people – inclu…
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BBC cast in The Bombing of Pan Am 103 and start time on TV
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Final horrifying moments before Pan Am Flight 103 crash - lost contact and grim noise - The Mirror
When Pan Am Flight 103 set off from Heathrow to New York, its passengers and crew were looking forward to returning home to celebrate Christmas - but tragically, they never made it
Connor Swindells pays tribute to real Ed McCusker ahead of BBC Bombing of Pan Am 103 debut
As BBC’s new factual drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103 prepares to premiere, star Connor Swindells has opened up about the emotional weight of portraying real-life police officer Edward McCusker, and the responsibility he felt in telling the story of the worst terror attack on British soil.The six-part series, airing on BBC One and iPlayer from Sunday, May 18, revisits the tragic events of December 21, 1988, when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lo…
The Bombing of Pan Am 103 Lockerbie drama tells stories which haven't been heard before, says boss
New drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103 tells the true story surrounding the aftermath of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, and has been produced as a collaboration between the BBC, Netflix, MGM and World Productions.Simon Heath, CEO and creative director of World Productions, which has also been behind shows such as Line of Duty and Vigil, recently opened up about the drama when speaking at a Q&A, saying it was a "drama that needed to be seen".He said: "…
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