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Cumbria's Atomic Pioneers

Using everyday objects to tell the history of the world, Stuart Maconie goes in search of Britain's atomic past, revealing the story of Calder Hall in Cumbria, the world's first commercial nuclear power station. Back in the 1950s, this huge industrial site was seen as a shining beacon of the future during the dark days of the Cold War. (BBC One North East & Cumbria)

English
  • Originally Aired May 17, 2010
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network North East & Cumbria BBC One
  • Created November 30, 2010 by
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  • Modified January 2, 2024 by
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Name Type Role
Stuart Maconie Guest Star
John Harkins Director