Document:New Lockerbie Documentary is a Total Flop
| "The Lockerbie case begins and ends with PT/35(b)—a fragment of a timer allegedly linked to Libya and supposedly found among the Pan Am Flight 103 debris. If one can prove that PT/35(b) was fabricated and planted at Lockerbie, the entire case against Libya collapses. This is the essential truth, the only path forward. Full stop." |
Article by Ludwig De Braeckeleer dated 4 January 2025Subjects: Pan Am Flight 103, Colin Firth, Jim Swire, Peter Biddulph, PT/35(b)
Source: Intel Today (Link)
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“Lockerbie: A Search for Truth” explores the relentless journey of Jim Swire, a bereaved father, to uncover the truth behind the Lockerbie bombing.[1]
Based on the book "The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search for Justice", co-written by Swire and Peter Biddulph, the series delves into his personal investigation into how the bomb was placed onboard, who was responsible, and the role of the UK government in obstructing his pursuit of justice.[2]
Swire, portrayed by Colin Firth, was a GP living in Worcestershire when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded, killing his daughter Flora shortly before her 24th birthday.
The drama covers his years-long involvement in the case, from the trial of two Libyan suspects to his controversial campaign to clear the name of the one man convicted, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi (played by Ardalan Esmaili).
As expected, "Lockerbie: A Search for Truth" is a total flop.[3] The series drowns viewers in irrelevant—and often misleading—details that add nothing new or meaningful to the tragedy it seeks to explore. Even Colin Firth, a seasoned actor, seems lost, as though struggling to grasp what message he is meant to convey to the audience.
Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the second fictionalised adaptation: a six-part BBC series focusing on the US and Scottish investigations, featuring Connor Swindells, Peter Mullan, and Merritt Wever.
One might hope for a more coherent, focused approach from the BBC, but I am skeptical. Given the influence of MI5 and MI6, it’s hard to imagine the BBC deviating from an official narrative.
It wouldn’t be surprising if the series suggests Iran’s involvement—an utterly baseless claim but one that might align with the agenda of the incoming American administration. With Iran now squarely in geopolitical cross-hairs, such an accusation could serve a broader purpose.
The failure of “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,” much like the failure of the recent appeal, was not inevitable. Success was possible, but Dr Jim Swire, despite his good intentions, made a series of critical missteps.
First, he surrounded himself with the wrong people—many of them either incompetent or outright dishonest, driven by hatred or financial motives rather than a sincere pursuit of Truth and Justice.
Second, Swire neglected the fundamental principle of effective storytelling: focus. A true expert never overwhelms the audience with the breadth of his knowledge but instead delivers the precise information the audience absolutely needs to understand.
The Lockerbie tragedy is immensely complex, and most people lack the time or energy to study its many layers. This makes it imperative to distill the story to its core issue.
The Lockerbie case begins and ends with PT/35(b)—a fragment of a timer allegedly linked to Libya and supposedly found among the Pan Am 103 debris.
If one can prove that PT/35(b) was fabricated and planted at Lockerbie, the entire case against Libya collapses. This is the essential truth, the only path forward. Full stop. I wish my friends and colleagues would recognise this simple reality.[4]
