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By Jon Donnis
The BBC has announced the release date, first trailer, and artwork for The Bombing of Pan Am 103, a six-part factual drama from World Productions (Line of Duty, Anne). Written by Jonathan Lee, the series will premiere on Sunday 18 May on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, airing new episodes every Sunday and Monday at 9pm for three weeks. A global Netflix release will follow at a later date.
The series recounts the events of 21 December 1988, when Pan Am Flight 103, travelling from Heathrow to JFK, was destroyed by a bomb over the Scottish town of Lockerbie. The attack killed 270 people, including 190 Americans and 43 British citizens, making it the deadliest act of terrorism ever carried out on British soil.
Focusing on the joint Scottish-American investigation, the drama follows the painstaking search for evidence that stretched from Scotland to Malta and led to a landmark trial at Camp Zeist in 2000. It also explores the personal impact on investigators, the Lockerbie community, and the families of the victims, many of whom became key voices in the fight for justice. The story builds up to a new US trial, shedding light on the ongoing legal battles.
The cast includes Connor Swindells (SAS Rogue Heroes), Patrick J. Adams (Suits), Merritt Wever (Severance), Peter Mullan (Ozark), Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan), and Kevin McKidd (Grey's Anatomy). Other cast members include Douglas Hodge, Lauren Lyle, Andrew Rothney, Phyllis Logan, and James Harkness.
The trailer also offers a first glimpse of the original soundtrack, composed by Scottish band Mogwai.
Alongside Jonathan Lee, Scottish writer Gillian Roger Park has penned two episodes. The series is produced by World Productions in association with MGM Television and Night Train Media, with filming taking place in Scotland, Malta, and Toronto. Michael Keillor (Roadkill, Best Interests) directs, with Julia Stannard (Anne, United) producing.
The Bombing of Pan Am 103 will debut on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Sunday 18 May, with a Netflix release to follow.
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