Why...?

Name: Why...?
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-08-12

— Aug 2019 1 Season 9 Episodes 59m/ep

Returning Series

Documentary

Overview

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.

BBC · Windfall Films

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Key Crew

Tim Jameson

Assistant Director

Alex Tate

Director

Alessandra Bonomolo

Director

Tom Cook

Director

Peter Gauvain

Director

James Franklin

Executive Producer

Carlo Massarella

Executive Producer

Alessandra Bonomolo

Producer

Peter Gauvain

Producer

E1 #8

Why Cities Flood: Spain's Storm Tragedy

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?

Jun 24, 2025 58m

E2 #9

Why Planes Crash: South Korea's Deadliest Aviation Disaster

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?

Oct 13, 2025 60m

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