Lockerbie: A Search For Truth recounts Jim Swire’s 36-year campaign to find out the truth about what happened on that fateful night of December 21, 1988.

Based on a true story, Colin Firth transforms into Swire, who becomes obsessed with finding out the real reason his daughter, Flora, ended up dead at the hands of terrorists.

The five-episode series is a must-watch for those wanting to know more about what happened during the Lockerbie disaster, and joins the growing ranks of Sky shows that are dramatic reconstructions of real life events – some harrowing, some comedic.

So if you’re looking for something to watch next, we have you covered – whether it’s a true crime story, a historic retelling, or a crime show to get hooked on.

Available now on Sky Documentaries

Hear from the real people that inspired the story of Lockerbie: A Search For Truth in this eye-opening and harrowing documentary.

In this four-part series, released in 2023, the real Jim Swire, Jane Swire, and others connected to the case open up about their experience in fighting for justice for Flora.

Using real photographs and testimonies of the devastation, the series delves into the lengthy criminal proceedings and Jim’s feelings on those who were convicted.

Find out more about the Lockerbie documentary.

Available now on Sky Atlantic

Another true story recreation led by Colin Firth, The Staircase delves into the death of Kathleen Peterson, and the lengthy criminal investigation as to whether or not her husband, Michael Peterson, killed her.

After finding Kathleen dead at the bottom of their North Carolina home’s staircase, novelist Michael was accused of murder – though he steadfastly maintains his innocence to this day.

The 16-year case later became central to documentary, also called The Staircase, with this dramatic retelling showing the proposed alternate theories behind what happened, each with their own plausible reasoning to complicate the matter further.

While it doesn’t propose answers, The Staircase provides insight into how Kathleen’s death, and Michael’s fight for freedom, affected the family at large.

Find out more about The Staircase.

On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Soviet Union suffered a massive explosion.

What followed resulted in multiple horrendous deaths as the result of radiation poisoning and a national cover-up of the world’s worst man-made accident in history.

In this gripping five-part miniseries, Chernobyl tracks the moment of the early-morning explosion through to the chaos and loss of life in the ensuing days, weeks, and months.

It delves into the lives involved in the disaster, what caused it, and the first responders who risked their lives to save who they could.

Chernobyl has been ranked as one of the greatest TV series of all time on IMDb, and is made-up of five, hour-long episodes and an all-star cast.

Find out more about Chernobyl.

Available now on Sky Atlantic

Kenneth Branagh transforms into Boris Johnson in This England, which follows the then Prime Minister’s tumultuous first months in power.

He traces the impact the first wave of the Coronavirus pandemic had on the country, as Johnson also grapples with the Brexit fallout and his controversial personal and political life.

The events in government are interwoven with stories from around the country, from the experts and scientists racing against time to understand the virus; the doctors, nurses and care-home workers on the frontline working tirelessly and heroically to contain and overcome it; and ordinary people whose lives were thrown into turmoil.

Find out more about This England.

Available now on Sky Atlantic

If you love true stories, but want something a little lighter after Lockerbie: A Search For Truth, then Mary & George could be perfect for you.

Set in the early 1600s, Mary & George is inspired by the explosive true story of Mary Villiers, who moulds her beautiful and charismatic son, George, to seduce King James I and achieve immense power.

From humble beginnings the pair rise to achieve riches, titles and huge influence on the English court through outrageous scheming and dangerous gameplay.

The series is inspired by true events and is based on the novel The King’s Assassin by Benjamin Woolley.

Find out more about Mary & George.

Available now on Sky Atlantic

If true crime stories are more your thing, Olivia Colman and David Thewlis star in a wild story about an older married couple who are hiding a terrible secret.

Mild-mannered Susan and Christopher Edwards played a role in a terrible crime but managed to keep it hidden for more than 15 years.

But what remains buried has a habit of not staying buried forever, and as their relationship is subjected to the glare of a full police investigation, the couple’s truth finally comes to light in spectacular style.

Find out more about Landscapers.

Kate Winslet stars as American photographer Lee Miller in this film drama.

Determined to document the truth of the Nazi regime, and in spite of the odds stacked against female correspondents, Lee became famed for capturing some of the most important images of World War II.

But her efforts came at an enormous personal price.

Find out more about Lee.