Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter (1996)
In October 1957, one of the Windscale nuclear reactors caught fire. It was the world's first nuclear accident, attributed to the rush to build atomic weapons. This programme highlights the mistakes leading to a nuclear event which, 40 years on, still takes second place only to Chernobyl.
Top Cast
Tim Pigott-Smith
Self - Narrator (voice)
FAQ about Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter
What is Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter about?
In October 1957, one of the Windscale nuclear reactors caught fire. It was the world's first nuclear accident, attributed to the rush to build atomic weapons. This programme highlights the mistakes leading to a nuclear event which, 40 years on, still takes second place only to…
When was Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter released?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter was released in 1996.
What genres does Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter belong to?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter?
The cast of Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter includes Tim Pigott-Smith.