Building Britain's Biggest Nuclear Power Station
2021
Documentary
Hinkley Point C, in a remote corner of the Somerset countryside, will be one of the largest nuclear power stations in Europe, and the UK's first new station in a generation. The 22-billion-GBP project requires mammoth foundations for the two reactors, excavation of 3.5km cooling water tunnels under the Bristol Channel, and an airtight inner steel lining to contain any radioactive material in the event of a meltdown.
Production
Windfall Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 2, 2021
Last Aired
June 9, 2021
Networks
BBC Two
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2021-06-02
The team must undertake a 3-day continuous concrete pour to create the perfect base for one of the two nuclear reactors to sit on.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2021-06-09
The project sees its biggest lift to date using the world’s largest land-based crane. Meanwhile, we learn about the extensive flood defence system, and specialists work to uncover unexploded bombs.
Cast
Priyanga Burford
Self - Narrator (voice)
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