Titanic Sinks Tonight

7.3

2025•58m

This docuseries aims to provide a complete picture of the most famous 160 minutes in maritime history, telling the astonishing story of the sinking of the Titanic in real time. From the crucial seconds just before the ship hits the iceberg, to the moment the hull sinks beneath the waves, this boxset series pieces together the events, minute by minute, to reveal exactly what happened to the 2240 passengers and crew on 14 and 15 April, 1912.

Production

Trailers & Videos

Titanic Sinks Tonight | Official Trailer - BBC

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2025

1. The Unsinkable Ship

6.5

The mighty Titanic collides with an iceberg. As news of the damage filters through to the captain, he realises his ‘unsinkable’ ship is going to sink.

2. A Chance of Rescue

6.5

The captain orders Titanic to be evacuated, but with not enough lifeboat places for everyone on board, the rescue mission quickly unravels.

3. The Moment of Mutiny

8.0

As Titanic goes down fast by the head, there’s a scramble for places in the remaining lifeboats. To maintain order in the chaos, officers resort to desperate measures.

4. Swimming and Sinking

8.0

With the lifeboats gone and the ship seconds from sinking, thousands face their fate. Those aboard the lifeboats make a life-or-death decision: to help those in the water or row away.