Oppenheimer

Spanning 1938 to 1953, theoretical physicist Robert Oppenheimer leads the effort to develop the atom bomb during the Second World War. When revealed, his work initially makes him a hero in the United States, but an ever-changing world soon sees him recast as a security risk.

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Created By	Peter Prince
Status	Ended
Original Name	Oppenheimer
First Air Date	October 29, 1980
Last Air Date	December 10, 1980
Seasons	1
Episodes	7
Episode Runtime	50min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies	BBC GBH
Networks	BBC Two

S01E07

Episode 7

December 1953: Oppenheimer's examination by the committee proves disastrous and his career with the AEC is finished, whilst that of his rival Teller flourishes.

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