Britain's Nuclear Bomb - The Inside Story
Synopsis
In 1957, Britain exploded its first megaton hydrogen bomb - codenamed Operation Grapple X. It was the culmination of an extraordinary scientific project, which against almost insuperable odds turned Britain into a nuclear superpower. Featuring access to the top-secret nuclear research facility at Aldermaston, the programme features interviews with veterans and scientists who took part in the atomic bomb programme, some speaking for the first time, and newly released footage of the British atomic bomb tests.
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- Director
- Charles Colville
- Original Title
- Britain's Nuclear Bomb - The Inside Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC Science Production
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What is Britain's Nuclear Bomb - The Inside Story about?
In 1957, Britain exploded its first megaton hydrogen bomb - codenamed Operation Grapple X. It was the culmination of an extraordinary scientific project, which against almost insuperable odds turned Britain into a nuclear superpower. Featuring access to the top-secret nuclear research facility at Aldermaston, the programme features interviews with veterans and scientists who took part in the atomic bomb programme, some speaking for the first time, and newly released footage of the British atomic bomb tests.
Who directed Britain's Nuclear Bomb - The Inside Story?
Britain's Nuclear Bomb - The Inside Story was directed by Charles Colville.
Who stars in Britain's Nuclear Bomb - The Inside Story?
The principal cast of Britain's Nuclear Bomb - The Inside Story includes John Shrapnel.
When was Britain's Nuclear Bomb - The Inside Story released and how long is it?
Britain's Nuclear Bomb - The Inside Story was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 59m.