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Lockerbie drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is elegant and sensitive – but it feels unnecessary

3/5 The new show, which focuses on the joint investigation between the Scottish and the Americans, comes hot on the heels of Sky’s Colin Firth-led drama about the 1988 disaster

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Nurse-turned-MSP recalls ‘no casualties coming’ horror after Lockerbie bombing

Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie in the Scottish Borders in December 1988, killing 270 people.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth review – Colin Firth’s disaster drama is worryingly close to a Casualty episode

This dramatisation about a bereaved father’s heroic hunt for truth gets far too bogged down in detail – and fails to spark any emotion at all

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2025

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‘It felt way out of my depth’: Colin Firth on Lockerbie, the new TV drama about UK’s deadliest terror attack

IN FOCUS: Dr Jim Swire, whose daughter Flora died on Pan Am flight 103, has dedicated his life to finding the truth behind what happened to his child. It’s a quest that has inspired a five-part series, starring Colin Firth. Ellie Harrison hears from the actor, his co-star and the…

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

Lockerbie bomber's release was not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision

THE release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi – who was convicted of the Lockerbie bombing – was not discussed by the Scottish cabinet ahead of a final…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 1, 2025

Megrahi release not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision, papers show

The man convicted over the Lockerbie bombing was released in 2009 on compassionate grounds.

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025

How to watch 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' online — stream from anywhere

The terrorist outrage that shook the world and became one man's personal quest for justice. Watch 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' online from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 30, 2024

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Lockerbie drama is a punch to the gut with a stellar performance from Colin Firth

4/5 Controversial five-part series stars Firth as Dr Jim Swire, whose daughter died in the UK’s deadliest terror attack

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

Kenny MacAskill says he has ‘always believed’ Masud is Lockerbie bomber

The former Scottish justice secretary spoke out ahead of the trial in the US next year of Libyan Abu Agila Masud – who denies three charges.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2024

Lockerbie Bombing: What happened on the day Pan Am Flight 103 exploded?

The lives of 270 people were claimed after a bomb exploded on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland in 1988

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

Trial of alleged Lockerbie bombmaker will restore faith in justice, says Bain

The downing of Pan Am Flight 103, on December 21 1988, remains the worst terrorist atrocity to have taken place on British soil.

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024

Lockerbie bomber wrote letter from Barlinnie claiming Nelson Mandela supported his release

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi wrote an impassioned plea for help while in Barlinnie jail.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023

Colonel Gaddafi 'knew' Lockerbie bomber was innocent but made prison 'deal' for him

A confidante of Colonel Gaddafi, who was assassinated in 2011 by Libyan rebel forces, said he allowed the Lockerbie bomber to be jailed for the attack despite knowing of his innocence

Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2023

Lockerbie bombing accused Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi pleads not guilty to charges

Prosecutors allege 71-year-old Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi built and set the bomb which exploded in midair on a 1988 New York-bound plane.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

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ABC News · Jan 29, 2023

A passenger plane exploded over Lockerbie 34 years ago. Its alleged bombmaker is now in US custody

The arrest of a man known as Mas'ud represents a moment of hope for many of the victims' families of the people on board Pan Am Flight 103 — brought down over the Scottish town of Lockerbie — who have long campaigned for justice to be done on American soil.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2023

Lockerbie bombing suspect's arraignment deferred amid delays securing a lawyer

The arraignment of a Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 and killed 270 people was deferred on Wednesday due to delays and challenges securing a defense attorney.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023

Libyan Lockerbie Bombing Suspect to be Arraigned in US Federal Court

A Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 and killed 270 people will be arraigned in a US court on Wednesday, where prosecutors are also expected to ask for him to be detained through trial. Abu Agila…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 13, 2022

Libyan Accused of Lockerbie Bombing Charged in US Court

An alleged former Libyan intelligence agent accused of making the bomb that blew up a Pan Am jet over Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people, appeared in a US court Monday to face charges for the deadliest-ever terror attack in Britain. Abu Agila Mohammad Masud Kheir al-Marimi, who allegedly worked…

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Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

The Lockerbie bombing: Who? What? When?

Here is a timeline of main events since the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which was back in the news this week with the capture of a Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that killed 270 people:

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

Lockerbie bombing suspect appears briefly in U.S. court

A Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988, killing 270 people, appeared in a federal court in Washington on Monday, ahead of being formally charged.

Daily Record · Dec 12, 2022

Lockerbie suspect ‘always high on the list’ says former SNP Justice Secretary

Kenny MacAskill said Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi was always a person of interest in the investigation.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022

Lockerbie suspect ‘always high on the list’, says former justice secretary

SCOTLAND'S former justice secretary has said a man in US custody on suspicion of building the bomb that downed Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in…

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

Lockerbie suspect ‘always high on the list’, says MacAskill

US officials announced on Sunday that Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi was in their custody.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022

Accused Libyan Bombmaker in Pan Am Downing Now in US Custody

A Libyan intelligence official accused of making the bomb that brought down Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 in an international act of terrorism has been taken into US custody and will face federal charges in Washington, the Justice Department said Sunday. The arrest of Abu Agela…

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022

Third Lockerbie bomb suspect now in US custody, officials say

Mohammed Abouagela Masud accused of setting timer for bomb that destroyed Boeing 747, killing 270 people

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