The Bomb

A podcast by BBC World Service - Saturdays

Categories:

History

24 Episodes

  1. 3 The Einstein letter

    Published: 8/14/2020

  2. 2 Race to the bomb

    Published: 8/7/2020

  3. 1 Moonshine

    Published: 7/31/2020

  4. The prologue

    Published: 7/23/2020

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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.