On 21st December 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town. In the wake of the disaster and his daughter’s death, Dr Jim Swire (Firth), is nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice. Traveling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardizes his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever changed. Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice. Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is co-produced by Carnival Films, which is part of Universal International Studios, and Sky Studios. Universal International Studios is a division of Universal Studio Group.

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth

Trailer

After his daughter dies in the Lockerbie bombing, Jim Swire begins a quest for truth and justice.

Episode 1

After two men are indicted for the bombing, Jim's quest intensifies to bring the suspects to trial.

Episode 2

After 12 years, the Lockerbie trial unfolds, and Jim questions the evidence against the two suspects.

Episode 3

Convinced they have the wrong man, Jim grows closer to the convicted Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

Episode 4

Jim is stunned when Megrahi gives up his appeal in return for release on compassionate grounds.