Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield
Originally released in 2015. Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield is a documentary film. directed by Tim Usborne. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jim Al-Khalili
Synopsis
Lying on the remote north west coast of England is one of the most secret places in the country - Sellafield, the most controversial nuclear facility in Britain. Now, Sellafield are letting nuclear physicist Professor Jim Al-Khalili and the television cameras in to discover the real story. Inside, Jim encounters some of the most dangerous substances on earth, reveals the nature of radiation and even attempts to split the atom. He sees inside a nuclear reactor, glimpses one of the rarest elements in the world - radioactive plutonium - and even subjects living tissue to deadly radiation. Ultimately, the film reveals Britain's attempts - past, present and future - to harness the almost limitless power of the atom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield about?
Lying on the remote north west coast of England is one of the most secret places in the country - Sellafield, the most controversial nuclear facility in Britain. Now, Sellafield are letting nuclear...
Who directed Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield?
Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield was directed by Tim Usborne.
How long is Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield?
Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield released?
Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield was released on November 4, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield?
The main cast of Britain's Nuclear Secrets: Inside Sellafield includes Jim Al-Khalili.