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Post by madstokie on May 7, 2019 11:09:04 GMT
Anybody watching the new series 1/5 of Chernobyl looks like a powerful disaster series I can't imagine what it would be like living next to one of these power plants incase it blow up, UK would be fucked the size of the excluded zone what would have to happen and the fall out, hope we never have a nuclear war
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Post by lordb on May 7, 2019 11:25:47 GMT
remember seeing Stoke roll over away at Sunderland last game of the season wondering if I was being irradiated.
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Post by wagsastokie on May 7, 2019 12:13:32 GMT
remember seeing Stoke roll over away at Sunderland last game of the season wondering if I was being irradiated. If stoke fans were irradiated every time stoke rolled over and had their tummy tickled Staffordshire wouldn’t need street lighting |
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Post by cheeesfreeex on May 7, 2019 12:53:38 GMT
Fascinating video streams of Pripyat a village affected by the fallout as nature takes over and makes good the damage and havoc we wreak.
That Elephant Foot molten core is interesting, I get a headache just thinking about it.
Remember when Chernobyl happened a cloud supposedly drifted over UK, Lake District in fact. Sheep tested and affected apparently, not sure whether these results may have actually had more to do with the Sellafield/Windscale blot on the landscape.
Increased comparative incidents of childhood illnesses, leukaemia and crazy amphibians etc.etc.
(Eskdale, st. Bee's etc. Beautiful places more or less in quarantine.)
I like the musical piece from the danger zone 'a duet between a robin and a geiger counter' too.
Homer Simpson tek a bow.
Why didn't they use Space Suits and equipment designed to protect in space conditions/extreme radiation to sort it?
I'll try to watch this.
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Post by teenagefanclub on May 7, 2019 13:13:55 GMT
Looks good, just hope I get get through the series without any spoilers.
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Post by spitthedog on May 7, 2019 16:21:51 GMT
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Post by telfordstoke on May 7, 2019 16:38:46 GMT
Ex colleague of mine worked in Environmental Health at the time, and was despatched to Cannock Chase with a very expensive borrowed Geiger counter to take some readings . he set said counter up on a tripod type stand and went to get something from car. Being a very windy day, he then heard a loud clatter and had to sheepishly return to base and declare he’d just broken the £8k borrowed Geiger counter.
Looking forward to watching this series though
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Post by supersimonstainrod on May 7, 2019 17:12:13 GMT
Served as a nice little mnemonic this thread,just had to stick Kraftwerk's Radioactivity on 'cos of it,almost forgotten how good it sounds...
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Post by Boothen on May 7, 2019 17:55:34 GMT
I can remember when it happened, and to this day Chernobyl seriously disappoints me. All that radioactive fallout and not a single superhero has been born.
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Post by Roger Everyone on May 7, 2019 18:17:30 GMT
I am going to give it a go and watch it
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Post by DunnetHeadMoonraker on May 7, 2019 18:32:38 GMT
For all of my post university working life I have worked supporting the operation of the civilian and military nuclear sites on the north coast of Scotland. About 15 years ago the main company involved in monitoring the radiation and contamination hazards on the sites invited me to join a few of their staff on an all expenses paid visit to Chernobyl. Reluctantly I declined the invitation as I wanted to attend a school reunion of former pupils of Devizes Grammar School which I attended after leaving the primary school in Blythe Bridge.
I'll be recording the programme tonight as I want to watch the humiliation of Liverpool by Barcelona.
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Post by danceswithclams on May 7, 2019 18:57:06 GMT
Q: Why shouldn't you wear boxer shorts in the Ukraine?
A: Because Chernobyl fallout.
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Post by Bojan Mackey on May 7, 2019 22:56:37 GMT
This explains why I saw a film crew in Burslem the other day then.
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Post by flea79 on May 8, 2019 13:37:17 GMT
watched episode 1 last night really enjoyed it but it seems like a drawn out version of the bbc storytime version from a few years back
the production values of some of the tv being produced these days is fantastic, i guess Netflix has moved the bar and we are all the better for it
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Post by franklin66 on May 8, 2019 13:41:31 GMT
On my to do list saw about 30mins of the first episode and had to leave it.
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Post by hoffgreen on May 8, 2019 16:44:21 GMT
I'd also recommend the film/drama "Threads"... think it was made in 84. It gives the scenario about Britain being hit by a nuclear exchange between the superpowers.
Probably the closest on film to what it would mean for everyday folk. It's quite a harrowing and disturbing drama but well worth the watch.
It was interspersed with a government produced public information film called "Protect and Survive" which showed precautions to take should the worse happen.... That series of films alone is a historic government film on what it would mean for us plebs! With a voice-over done by the voice of the Barratt Homes TV adverts...
Frankie Goes To Hollywood sampled it on their single Two Tribes
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Post by lordb on May 8, 2019 17:06:19 GMT
I'd also recommend the film/drama "Threads"... think it was made in 84. It gives the scenario about Britain being hit by a nuclear exchange between the superpowers. Probably the closest on film to what it would mean for everyday folk. It's quite a harrowing and disturbing drama but well worth the watch. It was interspersed with a government produced public information film called "Protect and Survive" which showed precautions to take should the worse happen.... That series of films alone is a historic government film on what it would mean for us plebs! With a voice-over done by the voice of the Barratt Homes TV adverts... Frankie Goes To Hollywood sampled it on their single Two Tribes Threads is the scariest thing I have seen |
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Post by Boothen on May 8, 2019 17:10:21 GMT
I'll be recording the programme tonight as I want to watch the humiliation of Liverpool by Barcelona. Tell me, how did that work out for you?  |
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Post by cheeesfreeex on May 8, 2019 17:35:15 GMT
I'd also recommend the film/drama "Threads"... think it was made in 84. It gives the scenario about Britain being hit by a nuclear exchange between the superpowers. Probably the closest on film to what it would mean for everyday folk. It's quite a harrowing and disturbing drama but well worth the watch. It was interspersed with a government produced public information film called "Protect and Survive" which showed precautions to take should the worse happen.... That series of films alone is a historic government film on what it would mean for us plebs! With a voice-over done by the voice of the Barratt Homes TV adverts... Frankie Goes To Hollywood sampled it on their single Two Tribes Discharge 'Protest & Survive' Remember them showing 'When the Wind Blows' at school or college. We'd stand a chance if we hide under a table, make a tent. M.A.D. madness. |
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Post by Boothen on May 9, 2019 21:15:25 GMT
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Post by Boothen on May 18, 2019 18:11:59 GMT
Damn, the ending of episode 2 was a bit grim.
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Post by Paul Spencer on May 18, 2019 20:48:12 GMT
It's been an excellent first two episodes. Best thing I've watched in ages.
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Post by teenagefanclub on Jun 5, 2019 19:10:28 GMT
Excellent series, enjoyed every minute of it 👏👏👏
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Post by DentySCFC on Jun 5, 2019 20:12:28 GMT
Absolutely superb mini-series, 10/10.
The switching between the courtroom and what happened moments before the explosion in the final episode was arse-clenching.
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Post by thequietman on Jun 5, 2019 22:34:33 GMT
Just spotted this. I'll have to find it on catch up.
Was doing some nuclear experiments at Leeds Uni when it happened. Background radiation went up to between 3 and 10 times normal levels for several months, depending on wind direction and weather conditions. Sheep tested on the north Yorkshire moors found to have increases in radiation on their fleeces. I heard they were going to test them internally (the meat), also cows' milk and watercourses / reservoirs but it all seemed to go very quiet and I can't remember hearing any more.
To be safe, I laid off kebabs for a few months and put beer on my cornflakes.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2019 5:50:51 GMT
It was superb.
As was The Virtues last night on Ch4, Shane Meadows at his best.
There’s some great TV being made at the moment.....
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Post by bathstoke on Jun 6, 2019 7:01:37 GMT
I'd also recommend the film/drama "Threads"... think it was made in 84. It gives the scenario about Britain being hit by a nuclear exchange between the superpowers. Probably the closest on film to what it would mean for everyday folk. It's quite a harrowing and disturbing drama but well worth the watch. It was interspersed with a government produced public information film called "Protect and Survive" which showed precautions to take should the worse happen.... That series of films alone is a historic government film on what it would mean for us plebs! With a voice-over done by the voice of the Barratt Homes TV adverts... Frankie Goes To Hollywood sampled it on their single Two Tribes Discharge 'Protest & Survive' Remember them showing 'When the Wind Blows' at school or college. We'd stand a chance if we hide under a table, make a tent. M.A.D. madness. |
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Post by bathstoke on Jun 6, 2019 7:03:30 GMT
It was superb. As was The Virtues last night on Ch4, Shane Meadows at his best. There’s some great TV being made at the moment..... I watched the first one, but couldn’t watch any more. Reminds me of too many old friends & far too close to home... |
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Post by musik on Jun 6, 2019 7:22:08 GMT
How do they nowadays handle the nuclear waste from nuclear power?
Still sweeping it under the carpet I guess.
Almost all political parties here vote in favour of nuclear power, which amazes me. Why?
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Post by riverman on Jun 6, 2019 8:19:39 GMT
Absolutely superb series, had me hooked from the beginning. If that doesn't scoop a shed load of awards there's something wrong. The make up alone was better than in most Hollywood blockbusters. The acting and direction was top draw.I remember when it happened,I knew it was bad but never realized just how bad. One of the best dramas I've ever seen.
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