A year after the Chernobyl disaster, this investigation scrutinizes the safety and emergency preparedness of the Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station on Britain’s highly industrialized Teesside coast. While global powers like the US and France plan for 10-16km evacuations, we expose the UK's reliance on a minimal 1-kilometre safety zone that excludes all local residents. Examining design flaws, a shocking real-life accident that surprised engineers, and the official concept of an "incredible" accident, we ask a critical question: is the British nuclear establishment gambling with public safety, and are local authorities equipped to handle a major catastrophe that their chiefs insist will never happen? Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #RealStories #ChernobylDisaster #NuclearDisaster
