Chernobyl: Days That Shocked the World

The Chernobyl meltdown remains the world’s worst nuclear accident. Today, the disaster still haunts survivors, while the clean-up operation will continue for another 40 years.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Chernobyl: Days That Shocked the World
First Air Date	April 20, 2026
Last Air Date	April 20, 2026
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	BriteSpark Films BossaNova Media
Networks	Channel 4

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Episode 2

Soviet authorities blamed operator error for Chernobyl, deliberately hiding a fundamental reactor design flaw. The shelter hastily built over the wreckage soon began crumbling, until a vast steel arch sealed the ruins in 2016. But in 2025 a Russian drone struck the arch, threatening fresh radiation releases from a site that will remain radioactive for 20,000 years. Can it ever be made safe again?

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