Guinea Pig Ship

Guinea Pig Ship
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This historical podcast will delve into the untold stories of the British atomic bomb tests off the coast of Australia in the 1950s, and the impact it had on the lives of hundreds of young men. Guinea Pig Ship is a podcast version of the book by the same name, written by Brian Marshall. Hosted by Brian's grandson, Benjamin Cook.

Episodes

  1. 11/02/2023

    Mosaic I - Episode 5

    Diana sails through the radioactive fallout of a bomb larger than the one at Hiroshima.

    31 min

  2. 10/02/2023

    The Ships of Monte Bello - Episode 4

    This episode discusses the ill fated ships of Monte Bello, including the ship involved in Britain's first ever test at the islands.

    17 min

  3. 09/19/2023

    Diana Commissions - Episode 3

    HMS Diana gets her crew who begin preparations for their 18 month voyage to the other end of the world.

    41 min

  4. 09/11/2023

    The British Background - Episode 2

    This short episode discusses the reasons behind the British bomb tests, and some of HMS Diana's preliminary preparations for her mission.

    12 min

  5. 08/30/2023

    Even Bigger and Better Weapons of War - Episode 1

    Episode 1 discussed the evolutions of the weaponry used in warfare, from the bow and arrow to the nuclear bomb, and how nations around the globe have raced against each other to reach the deadliest weapon available.

    39 min

  6. 08/30/2023

    Introduction - Episode 0

    Welcome to the podcast! Episode 0 introduces the podcast and the book, then we read the back cover and foreword.

    13 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

This historical podcast will delve into the untold stories of the British atomic bomb tests off the coast of Australia in the 1950s, and the impact it had on the lives of hundreds of young men. Guinea Pig Ship is a podcast version of the book by the same name, written by Brian Marshall. Hosted by Brian's grandson, Benjamin Cook.

Information

  • Creator
    Guinea Pig Ship
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Guinea Pig Ship
  • Show Website
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