Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time

Monday 28 July 8pm

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Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time

WHEN TO WATCH

  1. Monday 28 July 8pm

    The Coming Storm

  2. Monday 28 July 9pm

    Worst Case Scenario

  3. Thursday 31 July 4pm

    The Coming Storm

Synopsis

A gripping historical record of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, this five-part series transports viewers into the chaos that engulfed New Orleans in the days leading up to and following the storm’s landfall. With archival footage and moment-by-moment accounts from residents, first responders and officials, the series exposes how a natural disaster became a national tragedy.

Episodes

Season 1
  • The Coming Storm

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    Hurricane Katrina looms over New Orleans, while residents face a chaotic evacuation. As the city scrambles to prepare, 100,000 are left behind.

    Next Showing
    Monday 28 July 8pm
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    Next Showing
    Thursday 31 July 4pm
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  • Worst Case Scenario

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    New Orleans floods after the levees breach. Residents try to evacuate, rescue efforts begin, and a chaotic atmosphere sets in.

    Next Showing
    Monday 28 July 9pm
    On National Geographic