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BBC's 'The Bombing of Pan Am 103' Debuts, Chronicling Lockerbie Tragedy and Investigation

The six-part drama, premiering May 18 on BBC One and iPlayer, explores the 1988 Lockerbie bombing through a meticulous retelling of the investigation and its lasting impact on victims' families and the community.

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Overview

  • The series examines the joint Scottish and U.S. investigation into the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, which killed 270 people, including 11 Lockerbie residents.
  • Produced by BBC, Netflix, MGM, and World Productions, the drama is praised for its rigorous research and sensitive portrayal of the tragedy.
  • The ensemble cast includes Connor Swindells as DS Ed McCusker and Patrick J. Adams as FBI agent Dick Marquise, with a focus on key investigators and victims' stories.
  • Archival footage and extensive interviews were used to ensure factual accuracy, highlighting the painstaking evidence-gathering process and international collaboration.
  • The show premieres as public attention resurges due to the ongoing U.S. trial of alleged bombmaker Abu Agila Mas'ud, which began May 12.