A series in five parts by ELAINE MORGAN with Part 3: 1898. The sceptical reaction to the discovery of polonium has made Marie determined to establish the existence of radium beyond question. She and Pierre embark on the daunting task of separating a minute amount of pure substance from tons of ore.
Incidental music CARL DAVIS
Designers PAUL JOEL , TIM HARVEY Producer PETER GOODCHILD Director JOHN GLENISTER