7/7: The London Bombings

1h

Documentary

Documentary looking at the 2005 attack on London's transport system and the ensuing police investigation and the three-week hunt to catch the bombers.

Production Companies

The Slate Works

BBC

Episodes

Cast

The Attack

1. The Attack

1h

5th Jan 2025

On 7 July 2005, four bombs explode in London. Detectives, survivors, emergency services and victims families relive the moment. Who did it, and will the bombers strike again?

Fragments of Evidence

2. Fragments of Evidence

59min

6th Jan 2025

Following the 7/7 attacks, politicians, survivors and police come to terms with the impact. The police frantically investigate, and the government urgently reassures the public.

Bombers Strike Again

3. Bombers Strike Again

59min

12th Jan 2025

Two weeks after 7/7 attack, the police are on the trail of the bombers. On 21 July, there’s another attack. Four bombers are on the run, and the manhunt leads to a catastrophic shooting.

Under Siege

4. Under Siege

59min

13th Jan 2025

Have the police shot one of the bombers or made a big mistake? The rest remain at large as the police investigate every tip off. Dramatic arrests follow, and the survivors reflect.

First air date

5th Jan 2025

Last air date

13th Jan 2025

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks