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In October 1957, one of the Windscale nuclear reactors caught fire. It was the world's first nuclear accident, attributed to the rush to build atomic weapons. This programme highlights the mistakes leading to a nuclear event which, 40 years on, still takes second place only to Chernobyl.
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How long is Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter has a runtime of 50m ( and 50 minutes).
Who directed Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter was directed by Ian Fisher and released in 1996.
What genre is Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter is a Documentary film (1996).
Who stars in Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter?
The cast of Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter includes Tim Pigott-Smith.
