Why...?

59m1 Season

EnglishReturning Series

1 · Why Bridges Collapse: The Genoa Disaster

2 · Why Ships Crash: The Suez Canal Collision

3 · Why Buildings Collapse: Miami Beachfront Disaster

4 · Why Sharks Attack: The Red Sea Tragedy

5 · Why Planes Vanish: The Hunt for MH370

6 · Why Trains Crash: India’s Deadly Disaster

7 · Why Bridges Collapse: The Baltimore Disaster

8 · Why Cities Flood: Spain's Deadly Disaster

9 · Why Planes Crash: South Korea’s Deadliest Aviation Disaster

10 · Millionaire Superyacht: Why Ships Sink

Crew and Cast

Priyanga Burford

Priyanga BurfordNarrator (voice)

Miranda Raison

Miranda RaisonNarrator (voice)

Adrian BruggerExpert

John Healy

John HealyInterviewed Guest

Storyline

From shark attacks to transport disasters and collapsing buildings - why do these events happen? Delve into the mysteries and science behind the stories that hit the headlines.

Why...? poster

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Info

Status: Returning Series
First aired: 12 August 2019
Last aired: 22 June 2026

Production

Studios: BBC, Windfall Films
Countries: United Kingdom
Networks: BBC One, BBC Two

Episodes

Seasons: 1
Episodes: 10
Runtime: 59m
Type: Documentary
In production: Yes

Languages

Original: English
Spoken: English