Lockerbie: A Search For Truth, Episode 5

A relentless premiere. After losing his daughter in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Dr Jim Swire begins a quest for truth, searching for why this was allowed to happen.

As Jim continues his campaign for truth and justice, two suspects are indicted for the bombing, and his focus has to shift to the fight to bring the men to trial.

After twelve long years, the Lockerbie trial finally begins. However, as the trial unfolds, Jim gradually begins to question the official evidence against the suspects.

Convinced they have the wrong man, Jim grows closer to the convicted Abdelbaset al-Megrahi. As he embeds himself within Megrahi's appeal case, he becomes increasingly isolated from his family.

A heart-wrenching finale. Jim is left at a loss when Megrahi gives up his appeal in return for release on compassionate grounds. Questioning everything, Jim wonders if he will ever know the truth.