The Bomb BBC World Service
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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.
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S2.10 Fallout
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
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S2.9 Dead cat, live cat
A double life implodes. Fuchs faces judge and jury, but will he confess? A future as an eminent physicist is slipping away. And the friends who took him in as a young scientist are blindsided - they want answers. But first he must face the court. #thebomb
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S2.8 The uncertainty principle
The spy catchers close in. Klaus Fuchs is caught in the crosshairs. Spymaster Ursula has outwitted the interrogators - but can he? As he settles down in England, British intelligence services are following him at every turn. He is caught in a web of surveillance - and his faith in the Soviets is faltering. How long can he run for? #thebomb
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S2.7 Critical mass
The interrogation of a spymaster. Ursula is questioned as Klaus Fuchs returns to England. Secrets threaten to be spilled and loyalties are tested. The war has ended, and the physicist could have a promising future. But will his past catch up with him? Could British intelligence services be on to him? #thebomb
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S2.6 Camp Y
Lives on the line. The Fuchs family is drawn into the espionage as the atomic bomb project takes a deadly turn. Klaus is at the covert Manhattan Project laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. In this desert terrain, he has lost contact with the Soviets. As the countdown to detonation begins, there's only one person who can be trusted. #thebomb
Kundenrezensionen
Interesting Podcast!
As a fan of other BBC productions such as "13 Minutes to the Moon" or "Spitfire", I liked this podcast as well, in particular Season 1. Season 2 is maybe a bit overloaded with sound effects, but that did not bother me a lot. Thank you very much for your great work for all these awesome podcasts!
Your sandard high quality BBC production!
Well done on this quality intriguing and educational production.
Not what I’m used from the BBC
Had to quit halfway through the first episode. I’m probably not the target group. This might be for children or people with no previous knowledge. Or just people who love sound effects every 30 seconds.