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Chernobyl (Original title)Nuclear Special (Alternative title)
Dates: 1986 (Copyright), 06 May 1986 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: Special report on the effects of the disaster at the Russian nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, with experts linked by satellite to discuss the possibilities of another similar explosion happening elsewhere.

Subjects:
Chernobyl, Nuclear accidents

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 06 May 1986Broadcast company: Thames TelevisionCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:30Runtime: 90 mins Network - Colour

Credits (3)
Production Company: Yorkshire Television, Editor: John Willis, Transmission Company: Thames Television
Cast (1)
Jonathan Dimbleby ()
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (2)
In: The Listener v115 n2960 15 May 1986  Page: 38
Title: [The Listener - v115 n2960 15 May 1986: no known title]Language: English

In: Broadcast 16 May 1986  Page: 27
Title: [Broadcast - 16 May 1986: no known title]Language: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1500201
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Digital materials(1)
Description: MKVDuration: 01:19:08 minutesFFV1 v3 - BFI identifier: N-3648733
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(2)
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1500201
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 79.08 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1986-05-06BFI identifier: C-1496454
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape