Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story
Synopsis
This is the extraordinary story of Britain’s postwar atomic weapons programme and its devastating legacy. The film reveals the full extent of the British government’s nuclear tests in Australia and the South Pacific in the 1950s and 1960s. 39,000 British and Commonwealth servicemen witnessed 45 atomic and hydrogen bombs and hundreds of radioactive experiments. The documentary exposes the debilitating health conditions that have blighted the lives of veterans, descendants and indigenous communities ever since.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Rawles
- Original Score
- Jim Copperthwaite
- Original Title
- Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Hardcash Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Rawles
Jim Copperthwaite
Simon Rawles, Paul Moses, Joshua Ausley
Steve Williams
Esella Hawkey, Simon Rawles
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Rawles
Director
Jim Copperthwaite
Original Music Composer
Simon Rawles
Producer
Simon Rawles
Director of Photography
Steve Williams
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story about?
This is the extraordinary story of Britain’s postwar atomic weapons programme and its devastating legacy. The film reveals the full extent of the British government’s nuclear tests in Australia and the South Pacific in the 1950s and 1960s. 39,000 British and Commonwealth servicemen witnessed 45 atomic and hydrogen bombs and hundreds of radioactive experiments. The documentary exposes the debilitating health conditions that have blighted the lives of veterans, descendants and indigenous communities ever since.
Who directed Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story?
Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story was directed by Simon Rawles.
Who stars in Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story?
The principal cast of Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story includes Susie Boniface, Karina Lester, Yami Lester, Professor Elizabeth Tynan, Professor Kevin Ruane.
When was Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story released and how long is it?
Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story was composed by Jim Copperthwaite.