First Look: Official teaser trailer for Colin Firth drama series 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' released

Following Dr Jim Swire’s search for justice, the Sky series spent time filming in Scotland.

Sky have unveiled a first look at upcoming Colin Firth and Catherine McCormack drama series Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.

Colin Firth on set in Bathgate during filming for Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.Colin Firth on set in Bathgate during filming for Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.
Colin Firth on set in Bathgate during filming for Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.

Set to air on Sky Atlantic and Now TV in January 2025, the limited series will span three decades and spent time filming in Scotland earlier this year.

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McCormack takes on the role of Jane Swire, with Firth starring as Dr. Jim Swire, a bereaved parent determined to uncover the truth about what happened when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie. He served as a spokesperson for victim’s families in the UK.

Firth stars as Dr Jim Swire in Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.Firth stars as Dr Jim Swire in Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.
Firth stars as Dr Jim Swire in Lockerbie: A Search for Truth. | Sky / Carnival

The explosion on December 21, 1988 killed all 259 people on the plane - many of whom were Americans heading home for Christmas - as well as 11 people on the ground in Lockerbie. While it was passing over the Dumfries and Galloway town, 38 minutes after it had left Heathrow airport, a bomb inside a suitcase caused the plane to explode in mid-air.

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

Ahead of the release of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth next year, Sky have unveiled a number of first look images as well as a teaser trailer.

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Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.
Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice. | Graeme Hunter

The five-part series comes from lead writer David Harrower, the renowned Scottish playwright known for works such as Blackbird as well as guest writer Maryam Hamidi, whose credits include Vigil. Meanwhile, BAFTA Award-winning Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders) serves as lead director with Jim Loach also directing an episode.

The drama is also a co-production between Carnival Films, which is part of Universal International Studios, and Sky Studios.

When will Lockerbie: A Search for Truth be released?

As well as a first look at the limited series, Sky have announced the release date for Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.

Catherine McCormack in Lockerbie: A Search for TruthCatherine McCormack in Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
Catherine McCormack in Lockerbie: A Search for Truth | SKY/Carnival

Audiences in the UK and Ireland can watch Lockerbie: A Search for Truth from January 2, 2025 on Sky Atlantic and streaming service Now. Meanwhile audiences in the US will be able to stream the show via Peacock.

It will also air on Sky in Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria next year.

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