Explosions: How We Shook the World
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Engineer Jem Stansfield is used to creating explosions, but in this programme he uncovers the story of how we have learnt to control them and harness their power for our own means. From recreating a rather dramatic ancient Chinese alchemy accident to splitting an atom in his own home-built replica of a 1930s piece of equipment, Jem reveals how explosives work and how we have used their power throughout history. He goes underground to show how gunpowder was used in the mines of Cornwall, recreates the first test of guncotton in a quarry with dramatic results and visits a modern high explosives factory with a noble history. Ground-breaking high speed photography makes for some startling revelations at every step of the way.
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Jem Stansfield
Self - Presenter
Ed Booth
Alex Freeman
Steve Crabtree
Christopher Cullen
Self - Needham Research Institute
Tina Fletcher-Hill
Jackie Akhavan
Self - Cranfield University
Richard Williams
Self - Poldark Mine
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Tummy Trouble
Catherine McCarthy
Alex Contini
Self - Cranfield University
Ian McIntosh
Self - Chemring Energetics
Sidney Alford
Self - Alford Technologies
Alex Freeman Director
First release October 13, 2010 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production The Open University
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BBC Productions
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The Open University
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United Kingdom
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English
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English
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United Kingdom · October 13, 2010
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