BBC iPlayerWhy…? (2019) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Why…? online in HD.
Why…? — 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.
Cast & Crew
Why…? — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2019-08-12 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One, BBC Two |
| Status | Returning Series |
Why…? — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Why Bridges Collapse: The Genoa Disaster (2019-08-12) — On 14 August 2018, the Polcevera Bridge in Genoa collapsed, sending 27 vehicles plummeting to the valley below. 43 people lost their lives. It was Italy’s worst ever road-bridge di
- E2: Why Ships Crash: The Suez Canal Collision (2022-01-18) — On 23 March 2021, the Ever Given – one of the largest container ships ever built – ploughed into the sandy bank of the Suez Canal, blocking the entire waterway. It stopped all traf
- E3: Why Buildings Collapse: Miami Beachfront Disaster (2022-07-05) — In 2021, Champlain Towers South – an apartment building near Miami – collapsed, killing 98 people. This film forensically examines what happened and asks: what went wrong? And coul
- E4: Why Sharks Attack: The Red Sea Tragedy (2023-07-18) — 8 June 2023. A shark attacks a 23-year-old Russian man swimming just metres from the beach in the Red Sea vacation resort of Hurghada, Egypt. Horrified tourists watch from the shor
- E5: Why Planes Vanish: The Hunt for MH370 (2023-03-06) — Ten years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared with 239 passengers and crew on board on 8 March 2014, this documentary looks at whether new radio technology may finally
- E6: Why Trains Crash: India’s Deadly Disaster (2023-07-18) — On the evening of 2 June 2023, a devastating crash involving three trains killed nearly 300 people and injured more than 800 at Bahanaga Bazar station in India’s eastern Odisha sta
- E7: Why Bridges Collapse: The Baltimore Disaster (2024-12-05) — MV Dali, a huge container ship, crashes into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, tragically killing six people and completely destroying the bridge. Investigators reveal how
- E8: Why Cities Flood: Spain's Deadly Disaster (2025-06-24) — On 29 October 2024, a powerful storm hit the area around Valencia in Spain. Torrential rain fell on the hills to the west of the city, causing devastating flash floods. Across the
- E9: Why Planes Crash: South Korea’s Deadliest Aviation Disaster (2025-10-13) — In December 2024, a passenger jet crashes at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179—the worst aviation disaster in the country’s history. Weeks later, a military he
- E10: Millionaire Superyacht: Why Ships Sink (2026-06-22) — During intense storms on 19 August 2024, the 54m superyacht Bayesian mysteriously sinks off the coast of Sicily. Seven people onboard tragically perish. As search and rescue teams
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Why…? have? 1 season(s) with 10 episodes.
Where can I watch Why…?? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
