Vigil (2021) -

Originally aired on BBC One and available for streaming on BBC iPlayer. Navigating nuclear narratives in contemporary television

A central plot point involves the tension of a potential infiltration of the submarine by a foreign power, challenging the perceived safety and viability of the nuclear deterrent. Vigil (2021)

The drama is primarily set aboard the fictional HMS Vigil , a Trident Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. The narrative follows Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Amy Silva of the Scottish Police Service, who is sent to the submarine to investigate a suspicious death following the disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler. Narrative and Themes Originally aired on BBC One and available for

Production Report: Vigil (2021) Vigil is a six-part British police procedural television series created by Tom Edge and produced by World Productions. It premiered on BBC One in August 2021. Series Overview The narrative follows Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Amy

The investigation brings DCI Silva into contact with various groups, including high-level politicians and anti-nuclear activists, highlighting the domestic political entanglements of the nuclear program. Production and Impact Genre: Crime investigation / Police procedural.