S11E1 The Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103: Jonathan Lee on history, injustice and screenwriting

“ Telling a story like this, about a real event that impacted so many people, does come with a special responsibility” ~Jonathan Lee

The Lockerbie bombing is the UK’s deadliest terrorist attack, killing 270 people in the air and on the ground. Despite taking place 37 years ago, what happened that day is still mired in speculation and conspiracy theories.

Now, author and screenwriter Jonathan Lee is exploring the controversy surrounding the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, in a brand new BBC drama - blending historical fact with fiction. As the author of High Dive, which explores the 1984 bombing of the Grand Hotel in Brighton, Jonathan is adept at uncovering the truth of recent historical events.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why our recent history is so often the most unknown to us and the least explored.
• Top tips on making the switch from books to screen
• How art plays a massive role in shifting geopolitical narratives and uncovering injustices.

Find out more about Jonathan here.

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