The Chernobyl Disaster: Meltdown
Season 1 Episode 1 of 3
The events that led up to the nuclear disaster in 1986, hearing from those who were caught up in the tragedy, and those who risked their lives cleaning up afterwards. The series also details events in 2022, when Russian forces took over Chernobyl during its war against Ukraine, and the plant was once again set on a potentially catastrophic course. Narrated by Ben Fogle
The Chernobyl Disaster: Meltdown airs on 5 +1 at 4:50 AM, Wednesday 11 February. (Subtitles, repeat.)
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History
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Documentary
Ben Fogle
Narrator
Stuart Strickson
Series Producer
Meriel Durand
Executive Producer