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The Chernobyl Disaster
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Description
The Chernobyl Disaster, narrated by Ben Fogle, is a dramatic 3-part documentary series that reveals the shocking events minute by minute that led up to the 1986 nuclear accident and how thousands of brave people battled to stop this catastrophic disaster spreading further.
Hearing from those who were directly caught up in the tragedy, those who risked their lives cleaning up the disaster, and investigating newly released KGB documents, this series reveals the incredible true story behind one of the world’s worst nuclear accidents. The series also explores the legacy of the Chernobyl disaster including what happened in 2022 when Russia took over Chernobyl during its war against Ukraine.
Ratings:
- Channel 5 (UK) - #1 programme of the day
- Above the primetime average by +65% for 16-34s
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