The Bomb

The Bomb by BBC World Service

BBC World Service

After Oppenheimer’s success at the Oscars, delve into the wider story of the atomic bomb. Told through the scientists and spies who changed history. Season 1 follows the scientist who discovers the destructive possibilities of harnessing nuclear power. It leads to the race to beat the Nazis to the first atomic bomb. Season 2 tells of a brilliant scientist who lives a double life, stealing atomic secrets for the Soviet Union. Season 3 is coming soon.

Categories: Education

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Jail awaits - Klaus Fuchs is going down. But will he take Ursula with him? British intelligence wants names. As Fuchs is forced to face his past, Ursula tries to run from hers. Presenter Rosa Ellis questions how their actions have shaped today's nuclear tensions. #thebomb

Previous episodes

  • 21 - S2.10 Fallout 
    Fri, 09 Sep 2022
  • 20 - S2.9 Dead cat, live cat 
    Fri, 02 Sep 2022
  • 19 - S2.8 The uncertainty principle 
    Fri, 26 Aug 2022
  • 18 - S2.7 Critical mass 
    Fri, 19 Aug 2022
  • 17 - S2.6 Camp Y 
    Fri, 12 Aug 2022
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