Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story

Series · 2025

On 6 July 1988, fire engulfed the North Sea oil platform 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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Laura Blount

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Factual Productions

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BBC Scotland

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Season 1

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Premiere date 2025-08-24

Countries United Kingdom

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