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The Impossible

Thailand, Boxing Day 2004. A tsunami devastates the coast and separates members of a holidaying family of five. Their traumatic experiences give a glimpse of the horrors faced in the aftermath by locals and visitors alike.

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1 hour, 41 minutes

Last on

Last Monday 00:15
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

Credits

Henry Ewan McGregor
Maria Naomi Watts
Lucas Tom Holland
Thomas Samuel Joslin
Simon Oaklee Pendergast
Simone Marta Etura
Karl Sonke Mohring
Caregiver Ploy Jindachote
Red Cross Nurse Jomjaoi Sae-Limh
Old Woman Geraldine Chaplin
Writer Sergio G Sanchez
Director JA Bayona

Broadcasts

  • Fri 1 Mar 2024 23:05
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
  • Tue 23 Jul 2024 22:00
    BBC Three
  • Mon 9 Dec 2024 00:30
    BBC One except HD, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD & 1 more
  • Mon 9 Dec 2024 01:15
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Wed 11 Dec 2024 21:15
    BBC Three
  • Sat 29 Nov 2025 23:55
    BBC One except HD, Scotland, Scotland HD & Nightlight
  • Sun 30 Nov 2025 00:40
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Fri 5 Dec 2025 23:00
    BBC Three
  • Last Sunday 22:30
    BBC One except HD, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD & 1 more
  • Last Sunday 23:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Last Monday 00:15
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

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