Why...?
Why...? is an informative show on BBC1. 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. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 3 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2026.
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Why...?
After three recent fatal shark attacks in Egypt, this film investigates whether pressure from human activity and climate change is altering the behaviour of sharks.
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During intense storms on 19 August 2024, the 54m superyacht Bayesian mysteriously sinks off the coast of Sicily. Seven people tragically perish. What went wrong?
Episodes 2025
In just six months, four passenger planes have crashed, killing 506 people. Dramatic footage and eyewitness accounts tell the story of a deadly year in aviation. Can lessons be learned?