How many seasons does Titanic Sinks Tonight have?

Titanic Sinks Tonight has 1 season with 4 episodes.

What network is Titanic Sinks Tonight on?

Titanic Sinks Tonight airs on BBC iPlayer.

When did Titanic Sinks Tonight premiere?

Titanic Sinks Tonight premiered on December 28, 2025.

Titanic Sinks Tonight

Name: Titanic Sinks Tonight
Genre: Drama, History
Rating: 6.8

6.8/10

BBC iPlayer Ended Drama • History

1 Season · 4 Episodes · Premiered December 28, 2025 · Ended December 28, 2025

Titanic Sinks Tonight 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 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.Combing through a vast archive of eyewitness testimony, the series relives the sinking through the experiences of those who were there, unpacking the anatomy of the disaster and identifying the critical decisions that dictated the fate of those on board. Nothing is invented, there are no ‘composite characters', just the real words of the actual Titanic passengers and crew.

Where to Watch: BBC iPlayer

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

4 episodes

E01

The Unsinkable Ship

Sun, Dec 28 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000 57 min

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.

E02

A Chance of Rescue

Sun, Dec 28 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000 59 min

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

E03

The Moment of Mutiny

Sun, Dec 28 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000 59 min

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.

E04

Swimming and Sinking

Sun, Dec 28 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000 59 min

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.