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The X-ray Effect (Original title)
Date: 03 August 1995 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: Research following the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima has produced results which conclude that exposure to the smallest amount of radiation can result in cancer up to 60 years afterwards. Professor John Gofman has studied the effect closley and believes that there is no such thing as a safe level of rafiation and that medical x-rays carry a considerable risk of cancer in later life. The National Radiological Protectiobn Board refused an interview and dismissed Gofman's findings.

Subjects:
Nuclear accidents, Hiroshima, Radiation, Cancer, Radiography

Series title:
Big Story
TV Transmissions
Date: 03 August 1995Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 19:30-20:00Runtime: 25 mins Network - Language: English - Colour - Sound

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Digital materials(1)
Description: MKVDuration: 00:25:04 minutesFFV1 v3 - BFI identifier: N-9383307
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(1)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 25.04 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1995-08-03BFI identifier: C-835934
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape