23 episodes
The Bomb BBC World Service
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4.5 • 22 Ratings
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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
Customer Reviews
This podcast changed my many perceptions-Brilliant
When I started listening to The Bomb, I was struggling to understand due to very fast speaking speed. To overcome my limitations I started listening to each podcast twice. Thankfully I got the rhythm of the podcaster and started enjoying it, but till date I listen every episode twice for different reason. First I listen to it to go through the story and then I listen it again to make notes. It is an amazing work of research and what a beautiful narration of both the podcasters. The facts presented has changed my perception 360 degrees. The world of deceit, the role of scientists and politicians, the games played by powers, the characters who give everything of theirs to their beliefs and the innocent people who face the brunt for no reasons. The entire story so far is unfolding exactly like it’s central theme, full of suspense.
Thanks very much for such engaging work. Also a request- can this be published as a book?
Regards,
Piyush Srivastava ( New Delhi - India)
Simply brilliant!
This podcast did the difficult yet exceptional job of humanising facts.
MIND SHATTERING
To BBC,
this is the best ever podcast i've binge listened in my entire life. kudos to all crew behind this stunning podcast. exciting and gripping narration, best way of story telling and king blowing background music. you guys are awesome♥️♥️♥️