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On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people. What followed was the largest murder investigation in the history of Scottish policing, into the deadliest act of terrorism on British soil.
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On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people. What followed was the largest murder investigation in the history of Scottish policing, into the deadliest act of terrorism on British soil.
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Episode 1
21 December 1988. A bomb detonates on board Pan Am flight 103 above Lockerbie. The attack kills 270 people. The Scottish police and FBI must join forces to find the perpetrators.
Directed by Michael KeillorGuest stars Alex Michael Stoll, Isabele Derosa, Armin Karima, Avin Shah, Isla Banks Thomas, Alex Magliaro, Belinda Owusu, Cameron Mullane
Episode 2
In the weeks following the bombing, the pressure to make progress is immense. The joint Scottish-FBI investigation closes in on its first suspect.
Directed by Michael KeillorGuest stars Rosie Yates, Etta Jackson, James Harkness, Archie McCormick, Ryan J. Mackay, Peter Mullan, Amanda Drew, Adrian Lukis
Episode 3
The Scottish police head to the US with new evidence and a potential breakthrough. But the CIA appears to be withholding crucial intelligence on a possible bomb-maker.
Directed by Michael KeillorGuest stars Lyra Jackson, Gabriella Bell, Maeve Bell, Etta Jackson, James Harkness, Archie McCormick, Peter Mullan, Estrid Barton
Episode 4
The Frankfurt luggage list and bomb-damaged clothing leads Scottish CID to a small clothes shop on the island of Malta. Was this the origin of the bomb?
Directed by Michael KeillorGuest stars James Harkness, Peter Mullan, Beth Marshall, Adam Rothenberg, Estrid Barton, Parker Sawyers, Molly Geddes, Joe Layton
Episode 5
While the joint Scottish and FBI investigation closes in on the identity of the 'mystery shopper', a CIA asset could hold the key to the identity of the Pan Am 103 bombers.
Directed by Michael KeillorGuest stars Frances Galea, Archie McCormick, Adrian Lukis, Adam Rothenberg, Estrid Barton, Cora Bissett, Andrew Marley, Andrew Byatt
Episode 6
Over a decade after the Lockerbie bombing, following much debate and international negotiation, the accused finally stand trial.
Directed by Michael KeillorGuest stars Alex Michael Stoll, Armin Karima, Alex Magliaro, Cameron Mullane, Beth Marshall, Adrian Lukis, Estrid Barton, Cora Bissett
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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Patrick J. AdamsDick Marquise
Tony CurranHarry Bell
Eddie MarsanTom Thurman
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