Gripping teaser trailer for the British Peacock series LOCKERBIE: A QUEST FOR TRUTH Based on a true story; With Colin Firth

Peacock has released the first teaser trailer for the series Lockerbie: A Search for the Truthwhich is headed to Peacock in the US and UK this January.

The show is based on a true story and features a protagonist Colin Firth plays Dr. Jim Swire, with Catherine McCormack, Rosanna Adams, Jemma Carlton, Harry Redding, Sam Troughton, Marco Bonner, Ardalan EsmailiAND Selwa Jghalef.

The series is created by the British playwright David Harrower (Outlaw king), from a screenplay by Maryam Hamidi AND Jim Sheridan. The episodes of the series are directed by Otto Bathurst AND Jim Loach.

The synopsis reads: “Inspired by a true story, on December 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after takeoff, with 11 other residents losing their lives to of the explosion. the plane landed in the quiet Scottish town.

“Following the disaster and the death of his daughter, Dr. Jim Swire (Colin Firth), is appointed spokesperson for the families of the victims in the United Kingdom, who have united to demand truth and justice.

“Traveling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardizes his stability, his family and his life, but completely upends his faith in the justice system. As the truth shifts beneath Jim’s feet, his view of the world changes forever.”

This looks like a compelling series about this heartbreaking disaster that claimed so many lives. Lockerbie: A Search for the Truth will be released on Peacock on January 2, 2025.

Check out the trailer below and let us know if you’ll be tuning in to watch.