The Bomb

BBC World Service

After Oppenheimer’s success at the Oscars, delve into the wider story of the atomic bomb. Told through the scientists and spies who changed history. Season 1 follows the scientist who discovers the destructive possibilities of harnessing nuclear power. It leads to the race to beat the Nazis to the first atomic bomb. Season 2 tells of a brilliant scientist who lives a double life, stealing atomic secrets for the Soviet Union. Season 3 is coming soon.

No. of episodes: 22
Latest episode: 2023-03-22
History

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Bomb?

There are 22 episodes avaiable of The Bomb.

What is The Bomb about?

We have categorized The Bomb as:

History

Where can you listen to The Bomb?

The Bomb is available, among others places, on:

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When did The Bomb start?

The first episode of The Bomb that we have available was released 23 July 2020.

Who creates the podcast The Bomb?

The Bomb is produced and created by BBC World Service.