Whether caused by man or by nature, the world*s worst disasters are not easily forgotten. Emotive images beamed around the world of the destruction caused by the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in California, or the Chernobyl nuclear accident still resonate today. But, out of the grief and devastation, inspiring accounts of heroism, selfsacrifice and improbable survival have emerged. Lived to Tell the Tale brings these stories vividly and dramatically to life. Despite being chased by the eruption cloud, two young americans managed to survive the deadly lateral blast of Mount St Helens. With time rapidly running out, firefighter Lorenzo Fedriani rescued Dorothy Otto from under the wreckage of the Cypress Freeway, collapsed by the power of Loma Prieta earthquake. The actions of Vietnam veteran Colonel Kyle ensured that the botched attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran claimed the lives of no more than eight men. But should have any of their actions been necessary? Were the disasters the result of human mistakes and oversights? If so, who is to blame? Told from the point of view of the survivors and rescuers, this immersive, gripping and ultimately up-lifting series reveals the truth behind some of history*s most terrible tragedies and what lessons have been learnt from them.

Running Time: 49 mins

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