Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story

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Released November 20, 2024

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 15m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    BBC

    United Kingdom

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    Hardcash Productions

    United Kingdom

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