167 men died in the Piper Alpha disaster on July 6, 1988, as survivors recount their experiences in a documentary about the tragedy.
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167 men died in the Piper Alpha disaster on July 6, 1988, as survivors recount their experiences in a documentary about the tragedy.
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On July 6, 1988, the Piper Alpha oil platform in the North Sea exploded, killing 167 men. Survivors and rescuers recount their experiences in "Fire in the Night." The documentary features 61 firsthand accounts, detailing the chaos of the disaster and the desperate choices made, including jumping into burning waters. Directed by Anthony Wonke, the film won a Scottish BAFTA for Best Single Documentary. It first aired on BBC Two on July 9, 2013, marking 25 years since the tragedy.
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- See firsthand accounts from disaster witnesses.
- Find out about the Piper Alpha explosion's impact.
- Meet the filmmakers who experienced the events.
Did You Know
- The film won a Scottish BAFTA for Best Single Documentary.
- It premiered on July 9, 2013, three days after the disaster's 25th anniversary.
- The documentary was made by Berriff McGinty Films, founded by Stephen McGinty and Paul Berriff.
- The film has a duration of 93 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Fire in the Night?
Fire in the Night was directed by Anthony Wonke.
What awards did Fire in the Night win?
It won a Scottish BAFTA for Best Single Documentary and the Audience Award at the 2013 Edinburgh International Film Festival.
When was Fire in the Night first shown on television?
It was first shown on television on 9 July 2013.
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