The Bombing of Pan Am 103, a BBC drama about the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has achieved 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 as they investigate the bombing of a transatlantic aircraft over Scotland, which killed 270 people.
Cast and creative team
The programme features an ensemble cast including Connor Swindells, 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 spoke at length with several people who took part in the original 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 viewer described the 2025 mini-series as "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."
Availability
The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.
