Episode
Horizon: Heads I Win, Tails You Lose
Overview
In this documentary on nuclear energy, Horizon looks at three experts with regard to the prospect of a nuclear power station sited for construction near where they live.
Details
- Series
- Horizon
- Season
- Season 18
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1981-09-28
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Heads I Win, Tails You Lose is Episode 16 in 1981 of Horizon. It aired on 1981-09-28. The runtime is 60 min.
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