Titanic In Colour
When the Titanic sank in 1912, the news shook the world. The word ‘Titanic’ instantly became synonymous with disaster, forever stuck in the black and white world. Now, thanks to painstaking research and unique colorization techniques, this incredible documentary brings to life everything from the ship’s lavish interiors to the larger-than-life stories of the people who built the ship.
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Episode 1: The Launch
The Titanic’s glorious, lavish interiors are revealed in color for the very first time.
The tragedy of the Titanic continues to fascinate. For the first time, the story of the great ship, its construction, crew and fashionable passengers, is shown in glorious color. This innovative documentary shares the Titanic’s luxurious interiors in vivid detail, explains how the boat was built and reveals stories of those on board as the brand-new vessel sailed into the North Atlantic.
Episode 2: The Final Hours
The final hours in the life of the planet’s most famous liner are vividly retold in color.
A testament to luxury and glamor, the Titanic entered its final day unaware of the tragedy that was about to unfold. This groundbreaking documentary reveals the ship’s final 24 hours in color. Incredible footage shows life on board, plus the frantic rescue efforts to save those trapped on the stricken vessel. Survivors’ dramatic tales are brought to life as the Titanic’s legacy is examined.