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 October 2025.
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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?
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Dramatic mobile phone video and eyewitness accounts tell the story of the 2024 floods that swept through towns in Valencia, killing 228 people. Did climate change play a part?
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 it happened.