Days that Shook the World

26x60 mins

A gripping anatomy of some of the most important days in history, hour by hour as they unfolded.

Recreated by using first-hand accounts, forensic detail, and personal records, programmes included the moon landings, the assassination of the Romanovs, Hiroshima, the freeing of Nelson Mandela, the assassination of JFK and Chernobyl.

Production Information

Broadcaster: BBC4 / BBC2 / The History Channel 

TX Date: September 2003

Total Episodes: 26

Duration: 60 mins

Executive Producer(s): David Upshal, Richard Bradley, Chris Kelly, Colin Cameron

Awards: Nominated for 2004 News and Documentary Emmys: Days that Shook the World: Hiroshima - Cinematography, Direction, Music and Sound, 2004 RTS Educational Awards : Days that Shook the World, BAFTA Scotland Nomination

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Press Comments: "Entertaining series" - Time Out

"Riveting" - Evening Standard

"A powerful series that has been neglected by critics.engaging documentary." - Independent