List of episodes of the series «Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail»

  • Seasons count: 1
  • Episodes count: 3
  • Total viewing time: 2 h. 33 m.
The Rock that Became a Bomb
Release date: 8/9/2015

The Rock that Became a Bomb

  • Episode number: 1
  • Episode duration: 51 min.
  • Episode description:
    At the turn of the 20th century uranium is virtually unknown and basically worthless. Dr Derek Muller shows how, in just a single generation, it became the most desirable and terrifying rock on earth.
The Rock that Changed the World
Release date: 8/16/2015

The Rock that Changed the World

  • Episode number: 2
  • Episode duration: 51 min.
  • Episode description:
    Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress and destruction. It has revolutionized society, from medicine to warfare.
The Rock in Our Future
Release date: 8/23/2015

The Rock in Our Future

  • Episode number: 3
  • Episode duration: 51 min.
  • Episode description:
    Uranium saves lives, treats cancer and brings hope to millions. Uranium was also a promise of clean limitless power. In a remarkable and haunting journey, Dr Derek Muller takes us to Chernobyl and Fukushima, where uranium became a nightmare. In our energy hungry, warming world, uranium both tempts with unbelievable power and threatens all life on earth. Destroyer and saviour, dream and nightmare: the extraordinary paradox of uranium.