Days of Disaster

Days of Disaster is a five part landmark series that charts momentous events that shaped modern Singapore. A plane hijacking, industrial catastrophe, hotel collapse, massive fire and crippling water crisis are all brought vividly to life with high quality drama reconstruction, CGI and exclusive eyewitness accounts - many told for the very first time.

Days of Disaster is a five part landmark series that charts momentous events that shaped modern Singapore. A plane hijacking, industrial catastrophe, hotel collapse, massive fire and crippling water crisis are all brought vividly to life with high quality drama reconstruction, CGI and exclusive eyewitness accounts - many told for the very first time.

Ep 1 SQ 117 Hijack
48 mins

Days of Disaster charts momentous events that shaped modern Singapore. Five catastrophes are brought vividly to life with quality drama reconstruction, CGI and exclusive eyewitness accounts.

Ep 1 SQ 117 Hijack

Days of Disaster charts momentous events that shaped modern Singapore. Five catastrophes are brought vividly to life with quality drama reconstruction, CGI and exclusive eyewitness accounts.

Ep 2 Bukit Ho Swee Fire
46 mins

As Singapore's greatest ever fire engulfs Bukit Ho Swee in 1961, it sends thousands fleeing. Its terrifying path of destruction is recreated through eyewitness stories and stunning visual effects.

Ep 2 Bukit Ho Swee Fire

As Singapore's greatest ever fire engulfs Bukit Ho Swee in 1961, it sends thousands fleeing. Its terrifying path of destruction is recreated through eyewitness stories and stunning visual effects.

Ep 3 Spyros Explosion
45 mins

12 October 1978, oil tanker ST Spyros exploded with more than a hundred workers onboard. It was an unprecedented crisis, and rescue services fought to save the stricken workers. In its aftermath, investigators uncovered how the fire started and why – and they...

Ep 3 Spyros Explosion

12 October 1978, oil tanker ST Spyros exploded with more than a hundred workers onboard. It was an unprecedented crisis, and rescue services fought to save the stricken workers. In its aftermath, investigators uncovered how the fire started and why – and they...

Ep 4 Hotel New World Collapse
48 mins

The shocking collapse of Hotel New World in 1986 traps a then unknown number of people. It sparks an unprecedented rescue operation that tests the character of Singapore.

Ep 4 Hotel New World Collapse

The shocking collapse of Hotel New World in 1986 traps a then unknown number of people. It sparks an unprecedented rescue operation that tests the character of Singapore.

Ep 5 MegaFloods
43 mins

Singapore has always faced a struggle with water — too much of it or too little. Throughout its history, Singapore endures monsoon rains that bring raging floods and dry seasons with stretches of drought. In the late 60s, the government draws up ambitious plans...

Ep 5 MegaFloods

Singapore has always faced a struggle with water — too much of it or too little. Throughout its history, Singapore endures monsoon rains that bring raging floods and dry seasons with stretches of drought. In the late 60s, the government draws up ambitious plans...

Additional Information

Premiered2014
Genrescurrent affairs, documentary, info-ed
Seasons1
Parental guidance advised for young children