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Colin Firth to Star in ‘Lockerbie’ Series About 1988 Flight Disaster From Sky and Peacock


Colin Firth will lead the upcoming Sky and Peacock original series "Lockerbie," about the 1988 flight disaster.

“In the wake of the disaster and his daughter Flora’s death, Dr. Jim Swire (Firth), is nominated spokesperson for the U.K. victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice,” the show’s official description states. “Traveling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardizes his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. “Lockerbie” will be available to watch on Sky and streaming service NOW in the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and on Peacock in the U.S. NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is handling international sales.

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