Oppenheimer

Spanning 1938 to 1953, theoretical physicist Robert Oppenheimer leads the effort to develop the atom bomb during the Second World War. When revealed, his work initially makes him a hero in the United States, but an ever-changing world soon sees him recast as a security risk.

First Aired

Oct 29, 1980

Last Aired

Dec 10, 1980

Episode Runtime

50m

Created By

Peter Prince

Network

BBC Two

Country

GB