A new three-part documentary series revisits the Piper Alpha oil platform disaster, the world's deadliest offshore oil incident. The explosion in July 1988 killed 167 men off the coast of Aberdeen. The programme uses actors to deliver testimonies from the public inquiry and speaks to survivors and family members still seeking answers.
The series begins by examining the industrial decline and mass unemployment of 1970s Britain, setting the context for the tragedy. It also features interviews with those directly affected, offering a poignant look at the human cost of the disaster.
In addition to the Piper Alpha documentary, tonight's television lineup includes the return of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, where she interviews Lily Phillips, an OnlyFans content creator who has made headlines for having sex with 100 men in a day. The episode aims to provide a sensitive exploration of her life and choices.
Other highlights include the final episode of a series investigating the provenance of paintings, focusing on a work by Canadian impressionist Helen McNicoll, and a special edition of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrating its 75th anniversary alongside the city's 900th anniversary.
