Station:
National Geographic (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2025-02-16
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July 2014. When Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashes in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, the circumstances are shrouded in mystery. With a regional war beginning to rage around the crash site, disinformation is everywhere. Western governments are left scrabbling for detail while one civilian is leading the hunt for answers – Dad of two and amateur blogger Eliot Higgins. And with an unlikely team of online detectives by his side, he's ready to fight all the way to the truth. Combining the geopolitical stakes of NAVALNY and LOCKERBIE with the pulsating internet sleuthing of DON'T F*** WITH CATS, this gripping documentary series follows the 21st Century's most politically significant plane crash - an international David vs. Goliath narrative following a bunch of unexpected heroes who risked their lives to fight for justice.
There is no Next Episode of Murder in the Skies: Who Downed MH17? planned.
S1E1 - The Crash
Documentary following the amateur online investigation into the 2014 plane crash in Ukraine, which killed all 298 people on board.
Air Date: 16 Feb 2025 15:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - The Murder Weapon
The online battle to find out who shot down MH17 intensifies. Amidst the disinformation and lies, an army of keyboard warriors uncovers vital evidence.
Air Date: 16 Feb 2025 16:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - The Guilty
As the investigation closes in on those responsible for shooting down MH17, the families of the victims seek justice.
Air Date: 17 Feb 2025 16:00 (CDT)