Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story (2024)
This is the extraordinary story of Britain’s postwar atomic weapons programme and its devastating legacy. The film reveals the full extent of the British government’s nuclear tests in Australia and the South Pacific in the 1950s and 1960s. 39,000 British and Commonwealth servicemen witnessed 45 atomic and hydrogen bombs and hundreds of radioactive experiments. The documentary exposes the debilitating health conditions that have blighted the lives of veterans, descendants and indigenous communities ever since.
Director: Simon Rawles
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: November 20, 2024
Cast
- Susie Boniface - Self
- Karina Lester - Self
- Yami Lester - Self (Voice)(Archive Sound)
- Professor Elizabeth Tynan - Self
- Professor Kevin Ruane - Self
- Archie Hart - Self
- John Folkes - Self
- Terry Quinlan - Self
- Brian Unthank - Self
- John Morris - Self
Music: Jim Copperthwaite
Cinematography: Simon Rawles
Editing: Steve Williams
Production: BBC, Hardcash Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Simon Rawles
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story about?
- This is the extraordinary story of Britain’s postwar atomic weapons programme and its devastating legacy. The film reveals the full extent of the British government’s nuclear tests in Australia and the South Pacific in the 1950s and 1960s. 39,000 British and Commonwealth servicemen witnessed 45 atomic and hydrogen bombs and hundreds of radioactive experiments. The documentary exposes the debilitating health conditions that have blighted the lives of veterans, descendants and indigenous communities ever since.
- Who directed Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story?
- Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story was directed by Simon Rawles.
- Who stars in Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story?
- Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story stars Susie Boniface, Karina Lester, Yami Lester, Professor Elizabeth Tynan, Professor Kevin Ruane, Archie Hart.
- How long is Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story?
- Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story?
- Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story is a Documentary film.
- Where was Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story produced?
- Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story was produced in United Kingdom.