Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield (2015)
Lying on the remote north west coast of England is one of the most secret places in the country - Sellafield, the most controversial nuclear facility in Britain. Now, Sellafield are letting nuclear physicist Professor Jim Al-Khalili and the television cameras in to discover the real story. Inside, Jim encounters some of the most dangerous substances on earth, reveals the nature of radiation and even attempts to split the atom. He sees inside a nuclear reactor, glimpses one of the rarest elements in the world - radioactive plutonium - and even subjects living tissue to deadly radiation. Ultimately, the film reveals Britain's attempts - past, present and future - to harness the almost limitless power of the atom.
Director: Tim Usborne
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: November 4, 2015
Cast
- Jim Al-Khalili - Himself - Presenter
Production: BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tim Usborne
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield about?
- Lying on the remote north west coast of England is one of the most secret places in the country - Sellafield, the most controversial nuclear facility in Britain. Now, Sellafield are letting nuclear physicist Professor Jim Al-Khalili and the television cameras in to discover the real story. Inside, Jim encounters some of the most dangerous substances on earth, reveals the nature of radiation and even attempts to split the atom. He sees inside a nuclear reactor, glimpses one of the rarest elements in the world - radioactive plutonium - and even subjects living tissue to deadly radiation. Ultimately, the film reveals Britain's attempts - past, present and future - to harness the almost limitless power of the atom.
- Who directed Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield?
- Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield was directed by Tim Usborne.
- Who stars in Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield?
- Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield stars Jim Al-Khalili.
- How long is Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield?
- Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield?
- Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield is a Documentary film.