Episode

Horizon: A Is for Atom, B Is for Bomb

Name: Horizon: A Is for Atom, B Is for Bomb
Released: 1981-02-09
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

In this episode, Horizon presents a portrait of Dr. Edward Teller, whose opinions about nuclear war are highly controversial.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 18
Episode: Episode 6
Air date: 1981-02-09
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

A Is for Atom, B Is for Bomb is Episode 6 in 1981 of Horizon. It aired on 1981-02-09. The runtime is 60 min.

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