Titanic Sinks Tonight

What it’s about

The ocean liner Titanic hits an iceberg and goes down. Four episodes track the disaster as it unfolds, using accounts from those on board.

What hooks you

Directors Hugh Ballantyne and Rebecca Fairbank shape the series. Martha Newson and Jeanette Winterson appear as experts, while Gerry O'Brien plays Captain Smith. The production draws on vivid first-hand accounts from passengers and crew.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who like historical tragedies told through personal testimony and detailed reconstructions. It suits viewers who prefer tension that builds slowly and who appreciate documentary drama grounded in real events.