New Drama Revisits Lockerbie Bombing and One Father’s Decades-Long Fight for Justice

Sky Atlantic’s 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' explores the 1988 tragedy through Jim Swire’s relentless pursuit of answers and accountability.

The series, starring Colin Firth, dramatizes the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people, including 11 on the ground.
Jim Swire, who lost his daughter Flora in the attack, has spent over three decades campaigning for an independent inquiry and greater transparency from governments.
The show delves into Swire’s controversial efforts, including meetings with Colonel Gaddafi and his push for the release of convicted bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi on compassionate grounds.
Critics have praised Colin Firth’s emotional performance but noted the series struggles with pacing, losing focus in its middle episodes before a rushed conclusion.
The drama highlights unresolved questions about the bombing, including alternative theories and alleged investigative failures, aiming to renew public interest in the case.