The Bombing of Pan Am 103, a six-part BBC drama about the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people, has received a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and is now available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
The series follows Scottish police and US law enforcement in their investigation into the bombing of a transatlantic aircraft over Scotland, which claimed 270 lives.
Cast and research
The drama features a cast including Connor Swindells from Sex Education, alongside Eddie Marsan, Peter Mullan, Lauren Lyle, Phyllis Logan, Tony Curran, Patrick J. Adams and Kevin McKidd.
Lead writer Jonathan Lee told the BBC that he interviewed numerous individuals who participated in the actual investigation.
Viewer reactions
One IMDb reviewer described the series as “deeply moving,” writing: “This was a deeply moving series that did an excellent job of explaining what happened in 1988 and the years that followed. I remember the news footage vividly as a ten-year-old, and the tragedy was deeply traumatic for so many of us.”
The reviewer added: “Credit to everyone involved in producing this. It feels as though they genuinely succeeded in treating the victims, their families, and everyone affected with the dignity and respect they deserve. The story of the town of Lockerbie and its people is perhaps the most touching part of all.”
Another reviewer called the 2025 mini series “exceptionally well done,” adding: “Highly recommend watching this limited series It's Informative and poignant. While it's dramatized, it's factual and a well-researched production.”
The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is now available to stream in full on BBC iPlayer.
