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Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story

20251 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

On 6 July 1988, fire engulfed the North Sea oil platform Piper Alpha, killing 167 men. With dramatic testimony and emotional interviews, this is the minute-by-minute story of that night and the search for truth.

DirectorLaura Blount
ProducersLaura Blount·Grace Kirkwood

Where to watch

BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Golden Ticket
Aug 24, 2025
E2
Dark Cloud over Aberdeen
Aug 31, 2025
E3
The Perfect Storm
Sep 7, 2025

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Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story?

Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story on Netflix?

No, Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story for free?

Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons does Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story have?

Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story has 1 season so far.

Are all episodes of Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story out yet?

The 1 released season of Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story is complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 2 of Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story?

A Season 2 of Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story hasn't been officially confirmed yet.