Overview
Days that Shocked the World explores the most iconic disasters of the last 50 years, combining eye-witness testimony with powerful archive footage, to learn how each tragedy changed both the lives of individuals and the world. The anthology series features one- and two-part episodes that coincide with key anniversaries of these defining global events: including the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion in 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of the same year, the 2000 Air France Concorde crash, the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001 and the 2011 Fukushima earthquake and tsunami.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Key Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Days that Shocked the World explores the most iconic disasters of the last 50 years, combining eye-witness testimony with powerful archive footage, to learn how each tragedy changed both the...
Days That Shocked the World has 1 season with 8 episodes.
Days That Shocked the World premiered on January 3, 2026.
Yes, Days That Shocked the World is currently ongoing with new episodes.
Days That Shocked the World originally aired on Channel 4. Check your local streaming services for availability.
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Days That Shocked the World is classified as Documentary.