Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World (2013)
This Shiver (ITV Studios) documentary reveals what happened behind-the-scenes on some of the most momentous breaking news events in our lifetime - as told by those caught up in the real-life drama, those in the newsrooms and those responsible for delivering these newsflashes into millions of people's homes. News stories covered include the death of Diana, Princess of Wales (1997); the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas (1963); the coal-tip landslide in Aberfan (1966); the Lockerbie Air Disaster (1988); the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York (2001); the start of Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War (1991); the dramatic end of the Iranian Embassy siege in London (1980); and the announcement of the death of the Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (2002).
Cast
- Julie Etchingham - Narrator
- Nigel Dacre - Self
- Martyn Lewis - Self
- John Suchet - Self
- Alastair Stewart - Self
- Jennie Bond - Self
- Dan Rather - Self
- Sanford Socolow - Self
- Michael Jermey - Self
- Norman Rees - Self
Keywords
television broadcast, news
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World about?
- This Shiver (ITV Studios) documentary reveals what happened behind-the-scenes on some of the most momentous breaking news events in our lifetime - as told by those caught up in the real-life drama, those in the newsrooms and those responsible for delivering these newsflashes into millions of people's homes. News stories covered include the death of Diana, Princess of Wales (1997); the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas (1963); the coal-tip landslide in Aberfan (1966); the Lockerbie Air Disaster (1988); the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York (2001); the start of Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War (1991); the dramatic end of the Iranian Embassy siege in London (1980); and the announcement of the death of the Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (2002).
- Who directed Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World?
- Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World was directed by Kerry Allison.
- Who stars in Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World?
- Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World stars Julie Etchingham, Nigel Dacre, Martyn Lewis, John Suchet, Alastair Stewart, Jennie Bond.
- How long is Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World?
- Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World?
- Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World is a Documentary film.
- Where was Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World produced?
- Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World was produced in United Kingdom.