“Titanic Sinks Tonight” is a new four-part BBC docudrama that reconstructs the ship’s sinking minute by minute, using only real words from passengers and crew, filmed using advanced virtual production in Belfast. All episodes are available on BBC iPlayer as a box set the same day they debut on BBC Two.
Here’s how to watch “Titanic Sinks Tonight” online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE.
“Titanic Sinks Tonight” begins on BBC Two at 9:00 p.m. GMT on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and continues over four consecutive nights.
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Across its four episodes — “The Unsinkable Ship,” “A Chance of Rescue,” “The Moment of Mutiny,” and “Swimming and Sinking” — the series tracks the disaster from the iceberg collision to the final moments, staying faithful to the historical record.
Filmed in Northern Ireland at Studio Ulster, the production uses in-camera virtual sets to recreate the ship at scale, while expert commentary adds context to the witness accounts.
There’s also a companion series, “Titanic Sinks Tonight: Life After Disaster,” expected to follow survivors’ lives in the aftermath.
Read on to find out how to watch “Titanic Sinks Tonight” online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Titanic Sinks Tonight' for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch 'Titanic Sinks Tonight' abroad
Thanks to a VPN (Virtual Private Network), “Titanic Sinks Tonight” should be available to Brits wherever they are. Connect to a UK server to make your device appear to be in the U.K., then sign in to BBC iPlayer to stream live or on-demand after it airs. Services like NordVPN are suitable for this. You may be asked to confirm you have a UK TV licence.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favourite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're outside the U.K. and want to access a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to stream “Titanic Sinks Tonight” live or on demand.
How to watch 'Titanic Sinks Tonight' around the world
Can I watch 'Titanic Sinks Tonight' in the United States?
As of late December 2025, there isn’t a confirmed U.S. broadcast or streaming date. It’s expected to land later on services such as BritBox or BBC Select after rights are finalised, with Sony Pictures Television handling international distribution.
If you’re a Brit in the States, you can stream it on BBC iPlayer with a VPN such as NordVPN during the U.K. window, typically with a valid TV licence.
Can I watch 'Titanic Sinks Tonight' online or on TV in Canada?
There’s no confirmed Canadian broadcaster yet. Based on past BBC docudramas, it will likely arrive later on BBC Select or BritBox, and CBC/CBC Gem is also possible, depending on licensing.
Until then, it remains exclusive to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer in the U.K.
For day-one viewing, use a VPN such as NordVPN to access BBC iPlayer and watch live or on demand.
Can I watch 'Titanic Sinks Tonight' online in Australia?
Yes. SBS is the confirmed Australian broadcaster, with streaming expected on SBS On Demand after the local premiere.
An Australian air date hasn’t been announced yet, but BBC–SBS co-productions typically air shortly after the U.K. debut.
Can't wait while visiting Australia? Use NordVPN to unblock your BBC iPlayer stream.
'Titanic Sinks Tonight' — Cast
- Gerry O’Brien as Captain Edward Smith
- Rhys Mannion as Jack Thayer
- Vicky Allen as Violet Jessop
- Tyger Drew-Honey as Harold Bride
- Jonny Everett as Thomas Andrews
- Adam Rhys-Charles as Second Officer Charles Lightoller
- Expert contributors include JJ Chalmers, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb, Admiral Lord West, Nadifa Mohamed, and Jeanette Winterson
'Titanic Sinks Tonight' — Episode guide
- Episode 1 ("The Unsinkable Ship"): Sunday, Dec 28
- Episode 2 ("A Chance of Rescue"): Monday, Dec 29
- Episode 3 ("The Moment of Mutiny"): Tuesday, Dec 30
- Episode 4 ("Swimming and Sinking"): Wednesday, Dec 31
What is “Titanic Sinks Tonight,” and is it a drama or a documentary?
It’s a four-part BBC docudrama that reconstructs the final 160 minutes of the RMS Titanic in near real-time. Every line of dialogue is taken from verbatim survivor testimony, inquiry transcripts, and letters — there are no invented characters.
How “real-time” is the series?
Each minute of screen time broadly reflects a minute during the disaster, spanning from shortly after 11:00 p.m. to the ship’s disappearance at 2:20 a.m., including the 11:40 p.m. iceberg collision.
How was it filmed?
The production was shot at Studio Ulster in Belfast, using advanced virtual production to extend sets in-camera, delivering a large-scale recreation with minimal reliance on traditional CGI.
Is there a follow-up series?
Yes. A companion series, “Titanic Sinks Tonight: Life After Disaster,” is expected to explore the lives of survivors in the years following the tragedy.
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