Tsunami 2004: The Day the Wave Hit
2024
Documentary
A minute-by-minute account of the December 2004 tsunami, which destroyed towns and villages across the Indian Ocean, killing 230,000.
Production
BriteSpark Films, Channel 4 Television
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 17, 2024
Last Aired
November 18, 2024
Networks
Channel 4
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Thailand
Air date: 2024-11-17
Among those sharing their personal experiences of the disaster are a hotelier who was recently married and three months pregnant at the time, and a man travelling by train who was forced to climb on top of the carriage to escape.
E2
Sri Lanka
Air date: 2024-11-18
Holidaymakers share their experiences of the disaster, including a woman who was separated from her family on the beach, witnessing the death of her son, a couple whose bungalow was destroyed, and a family that fled to higher ground when their hotel was destroyed.
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