The trailer for the five-part miniseries, available exclusively on SkyShowtime from 28 February, gives a glimpse into the dramatic events of the plot. A father, driven by the tragic loss of his beloved daughter, is determined to uncover the truth about the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over the quiet Scottish town of Lockerbie, and nothing will deter him from his goal.

Amidst escalating international conflict and conspiracy, Dr. Jim Swire (Firth) begins to question his once unwavering faith and loyalty. He embarks on a controversial, decades-long campaign that takes him first to the Libyan desert, where he meets Colonel Muammar Gaddafi (Nabil Alraee), and then to the Netherlands for the trial of Libyan suspect Abdelbaset al-Megrahi (Ardalan Esmaili). The series explores the devastating impact the Lockerbie disaster had on the lives of Jim and Jane Swire (McCormack), their family, and the families of the victims around the world.

On December 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew lost their lives when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after takeoff, and 11 more residents died when the plane crashed into the quiet Scottish town.

Following the disaster and the death of his daughter Flora, Dr. Expert Jim Swire (Colin Firth) is appointed to be the spokesperson for the families of victims in the UK, who are demanding the truth and justice.

Jim embarks on a harrowing journey across continents and divided political battlefields that not only threatens his mental stability, his family, and his life but also completely undermines his faith in justice. As the truth becomes increasingly shaky ground beneath his feet, Jim’s view of the world is forever changed.

Exploring the events of the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth tells the story from the perspective of a man, husband, and father who risks everything for his daughter’s memory and his relentless pursuit of truth and justice.

The five-part series is produced by Carnival Films and Sky Studios, part of Universal International Studios. The series is executive written by acclaimed Scottish playwright David Harrower (Blackbird, Knives in Hens). Maryam Hamidi (Vigil) guest-wrote one episode. The series is executive produced by BAFTA Award-winning Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders, The Winter King). One episode was directed by Jim Loach (Save Me). The series is executive produced by Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant for Carnival Films. Sam Hoyle is executive-produced by Sky Studios. Other executive producers include David Harrower, Otto Bathurst, Liz Trubridge, Jim Sheridan, Kirsten Sheridan and Oskar Slingerland.

The series is based on the book The Lockerbie: A Father’s Search for Justice by Jim Swire and Peter Biddulph and uses other sources.

Additional cast: Sam Troughton (Alien vs. Predator, Litvinenko, Vera Drake) as Murray Guthrie, Mark Bonnar (Operation Mincemeat, Catastrophe) as Roderick McGill, the Iranian-Swedish actor, Ardalan Esmaili (Grey Zone, Deliver Me) as Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, Mudar Abbara (The Swimmers, In Another Life) as Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah, Guy Henry (Holby City, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) as Representative Paul Channon, Nabil Alraee (The Idol, The Teacher, 200 Meters]) plays Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, Jemma Carlton (Maxine, A Thousand Blows) is seen as Cathy Swire, Harry Redding (Red Rose) plays William Swire, and newcomer Rosanna Adams plays Flora Swire.