A new documentary exploring the forgotten stories of the passengers and crew of RMS Titanic will air on Channel 4 this Saturday (17 May).
The documentary, titled Titanic: Our Secret Histories, is co-produced by Tourism Ireland.
Titanic: Our Secret Histories – produced by Belfast company Afro-Mic Productions – explores the untold stories of some of the passengers and crew who survived and perished in the 1912 disaster. Ahead of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of Titanic’s wreckage, viewers will hear from living descendants on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as world-renowned historians.
The documentary is also expected to air in other tourism markets, including North America, Germany, Spain and France, reminding audiences across the world that Belfast is the birthplace of the Titanic and an incredible place to visit.
Aidan Power, Tourism Ireland’s Director of Marketing, said:
“Tourism Ireland was delighted to co-produce this new documentary, ‘Titanic: Our Secret Histories’. Audiences in Britain, and elsewhere around the world, are expected to watch this special documentary, which provides a fascinating insight into the untold stories of some of the passengers and crew who survived and perished. With much of the filming taking place in Belfast, viewers will no doubt be inspired to come and find out more about our incredible history and heritage.
“Publicity and broadcasts like this are a key element of Tourism Ireland’s programme of promotional activity, to inspire travellers to put Ireland on their holiday wish-list.”
Judith Owens MBE, Chief Executive of Titanic Belfast, said:
“Titanic: Our Secret Stories’ not only establishes Belfast as the home of Titanic, but also uncovers the lesser-known passenger and crew stories and highlights the international connections of the world’s most famous ship, all things that we are very passionate about and truly align with what we do at Titanic Belfast.
“It was a pleasure to work with Afro-Mic to celebrate these personal stories by bringing the living descendants to Belfast where the story all began. Our passionate crew were delighted to be involved, sharing their expertise while building their knowledge, further enhancing their authentic storytelling for future visitors coming to Titanic Belfast from all over the world.”
