Oppenheimer delves into the enigma that was J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American physicist often referred to as the father of the atomic bomb. This gripping dramatization explores at length the extraordinary complexity of the scientist's thinking and the dilemma he faced. Within years he was declared a security risk by the American government, only to be awarded with the highest honor in his field by a subsequent presidency. Were the Americans trying to placate an uneasy conscience?
Show Info
Schedule: Wednesdays at 21:25
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Scripted
Genres:
DramaHistory
Episodes ordered: 7 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
Episode 7
Episode 1x07; Dec 10, 1980
December 1953: Oppenheimer has been accused of being a Soviet agent and the President has cancelled his security clearance until his case is fully investigated. Oppenheimer has to choose between resignation or facing a security hearing.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x07: Episode 7 | Dec 10, 1980 | |
| 1x06: Episode 6 | Dec 3, 1980 | |
| 1x05: Episode 5 | Nov 26, 1980 |
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