Walter Lord's retelling of the fatal voyage of the Titanic, read by Martin Jarvis
As the RMS Titanic sails to New York, an iceberg is spotted. Martin Jarvis reads a dramatic account of the doomed ocean liner.
DetailsAs the news of the Titanic's sinking reaches New York, a list of survivors is hastily drawn up. Read by Martin Jarvis.
DetailsAfter hitting an iceberg, the Titanic's captain tries to discover how badly the ship has been damaged. Read by Martin Jarvis. Episode 2 of 10.
DetailsThe stricken Titanic's passengers leave their cabins and head to the ship's decks. Martin Jarvis reads Walter Lord's account.
DetailsAs the sinking Titanic issues an SOS, women and children are ordered into the ship's lifeboats. Read by Martin Jarvis. Episode 4 of 10.
DetailsWith only women and children allowed on lifeboats, panic and friction spreads aboard the doomed Titanic. Read by Martin Jarvis.
DetailsWith all of the Titanic's lifeboats gone, painful decisions remain for those left on the sinking ship. Read by Martin Jarvis.
DetailsCrew members of the Titanic organise themselves into a rescue party to find floating survivors. Read by Martin Jarvis.
DetailsWith survivors left struggling in the water, fights break out in the Titanic's part-filled lifeboats. Read by Martin Jarvis.
DetailsAs dawn breaks, the Carpathia sets out on a rescue mission for the passengers and crew of the Titanic. Read by Martin Jarvis.
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