Episode

Horizon: Rumors of War

Name: Horizon: Rumors of War
Released: 1971-02-01
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

This episode of Horizon looks at the growing arsenal of nuclear weapons over the last 25 years and the effects it has on the arms race.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 8
Episode: Episode 4
Air date: 1971-02-01
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

Rumors of War is Episode 4 in 1971 of Horizon. It aired on 1971-02-01. The runtime is 60 min.

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