The Perfect Storm showing on BBC 3 by DigiGuide Staff

The Perfect StormThe Perfect Storm, showing Wednesday April 22nd on BBC 3 at 9:00pmThis seafaring action drama - starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg - is based on the true story of the fishing vessel Andrea Gail. In September 1991, the ship got caught up in one of the most terrifying storms of the 20th century off the coast of Massachusetts. Captain William Tyne - a sword-fishing boat captain - is determined to set sail despite the adverse weather conditions, but when the ice machine breaks down, his decision to brave the storm rather than lose his catch results in a battle against 100ft waves.Clooney and Wahlberg put in sterling work as Tyne and Robert Shatford - the youngest, most inexperienced member of the crew. And the freak storm conditions - caused by the confluence of two powerful weather fronts and a hurricane - are quite stunning. Highly recommended.Did you know? The families of certain crew members sued the film's producers, claiming that their names were used without permission and that facts were changed, but the case was dismissed. View the full reviewGet a reminder when The Perfect Storm starts... View a trailer of this programme