The Bomb
BBC World Service
The 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.
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S1.4 Pearl Harbour
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08/21/20 • 31 min
An attack on Pearl Harbour changes everything. After a surprise Japanese attack destroys US ships, the US declares war on Japan, and intensifies its efforts to create the first nuclear bomb. Caught in the middle of it all, Leo Szilard starts to lose his grip on the project. #thebomb
S2.3 Unstable elements
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07/22/22 • 31 min
The fate of the world is decided: Klaus Fuchs joins a top-secret atomic mission. The race to build the bomb is on. In Birmingham, England, Klaus Fuchs is working on “TUBE ALLOYS” – the codename for the British atomic bomb project. But at the same time, he’s slipping secrets to the Soviets. Host Rosa Ellis finds out how he did it. #thebomb
S2.5 An irreversible reaction
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08/05/22 • 28 min
A double life gets more dangerous. Fuchs joins America's bomb project and the race with Russia is on. But as the nuclear mission ramps up, security tightens too. Now at the heart of the mission, his skills in science and espionage are tested to the limit. #thebomb
S2.4 A stable bond
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07/29/22 • 37 min
The spy meets his spymaster - presenter Rosa Ellis' great-aunt Ursula. She's a housewife and mother living in the English countryside. And she also works for the Soviets. Fuchs and Ursula have a secret list of information that Russia urgently needs to win the nuclear race. Together, they could be the most dangerous spies on the planet. #thebomb
S2.6 Camp Y
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08/12/22 • 38 min
Lives on the line. The Fuchs family is drawn into the espionage as the atomic bomb project takes a deadly turn. Klaus is at the covert Manhattan Project laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. In this desert terrain, he has lost contact with the Soviets. As the countdown to detonation begins, there's only one person who can be trusted. #thebomb
Trailer: The Black 14
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04/05/24 • 2 min
From Amazing Sport Stories, this is The Black 14.
In 1969 Wyoming, racism is rife and 14 young black American footballers decide to take a stand. But the repercussions will change their lives forever. BA Parker takes us back to America’s turbulent 1960s to explore the injustice suffered by the “Black 14”.
For the full four-part series, and other incredible tales, search for Amazing Sport Stories wherever you get your BBC podcasts.
Introducing: Love, Janessa
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03/22/23 • 2 min
All episodes of our catfishing podcast are now available. You meet someone online. It turns out many others think they have fallen for the same person. It’s the story of the scammers and the unwitting face of a digital con. With host, Hannah Ajala. Search for Love, Janessa wherever you get your podcasts.
S1.7 The doomsday clock
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09/11/20 • 28 min
The world’s first nuclear bomb drops on the unsuspecting city of Hiroshima. On 7 August 1945, the world is changed forever. In this final episode, featuring first-hand accounts of the attack that day, Emily Strasser asks how the bomb changed humanity. Have we really come to terms with it? #thebomb
S1.6 The first atomic bomb
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09/04/20 • 26 min
Time is running out. As Manhattan Project scientists test the world’s first nuclear bomb, Leo Szilard knows it’s the last chance to stop the US government from dropping the bomb on Japanese civilians. Working with colleagues at Chicago’s Met Lab, Szilard does all he can to alert the US president. But will his message get there in time? #thebomb
Introducing: The Lazarus Heist
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05/21/21 • 3 min
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How many episodes does The Bomb have?
The Bomb currently has 25 episodes available.
What topics does The Bomb cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Bomb?
The episode title 'S1.6 The first atomic bomb' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Bomb?
The average episode length on The Bomb is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Bomb released?
Episodes of The Bomb are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Bomb?
The first episode of The Bomb was released on Jul 23, 2020.
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