The Chernobyl Disaster

Scientists, historians and Chernobyl workers tell the dramatic story of the key moments that led to a routine safety test in April 1986 to turn to tragedy.

With the reactor on fire and radiation spewing into the atmosphere brave firefighters battle to bring the blaze under control.

This concluding episode reveals the huge sacrifice made by thousands to contain this devastating nuclear disaster, hearing from those who risked deadly radioactive levels to clean up the site.