"Nuclear Secrets" (2007) TV mini-series

Directors:

Chris Bould
Toby Sculthorpe

Writers:

Mark Halliley (writer)
Nick Perry (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

15 January 2007 (UK)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Looks at the race for Nuclear Superemacy from The Manhatten Project through to The Islamic Bomb.

Plot Keywords:

TV Mini-Series

Cast

Sean Pertwee

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Narrator (5 episodes, 2007)

Also Known As:

Nuclear Race (UK) (working title)
Spies, Lies and the Superbomb (USA)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Netherlands:12

Filming Locations:

Bluebell Railway, East Sussex, England, UK

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Goofs:

Errors in geography: In the episode "Superbomb", the courthouse scene is supposed to take place in Washington, DC, USA, but the building clearly says "Maricopa County Courthouse, 125 W. Washington", thus giving away its true location: downtown Phoenix, AZ, USA.

Quotes:

Robert Oppenheimer: Between 1936 and 1941, I did indeed associate with known Communists. I married one!

Wonderful documentary

This TV mini-series is not just educating, but also entertaining. In these series is revealed stories of the people and events, which has affected world greatly. Only concern I have is why overall user rating is so low. I can only guess that it's because of 4th episode about Vanunu. Each episode is generally dedicated to one personality, who had affected world greatly. These episodes are like biographic stories of five persons. These persons are not the best known scientists or Press faces, these are the ones who make history. Episodes are quite historically precious and actors are quite similar to their real-world personage. Usually i don't like documentaries, where actors are playing, but these series are totally different, and i can honestly say, that this stuff is must-see!