Six documentaries telling true stories from the world of science.
A Gift from Heaven. Albert Einstein called Lise Meitner
"our Madame Curie". Her achievements included vital work which led to the splitting of the atom. But her story ended in tragedy, as an ironic twist of fate and a calculated betrayal ended not only her scientific reputation but even the memory of her name.
Presented by Dr Ruth Sime. Producer Hendrik Ball • STEREO