Mark Williams' Big Bangs — Season 1, Episode 4: nuclear scientists
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 4 episodes
Episode synopsis
Mark Williams concludes his four-part look at all things explosive with an insight into the work of nuclear scientists. He explains key events in the development of the technology, reflects on progress since the days of ancient Chinese alchemists and witnesses a demonstration of some very big bangs.
About Mark Williams' Big Bangs
Actor Mark Williams presents an amusing, spectacular and informative history of explosives, from the accidental discovery of gunpowder by Chinese alchemists 1000 years ago, to the awesome power of the atom bomb.