12 December 2001 Factual 54 mins
This documentary explores one of the most extraordinary chapters in Australia's history - the attempts by successive Australian governments to fortress the nation with atomic weapons.
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Robyn Williams as Narrator
Peter Butt Director
Australia 12 December 2001
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