A Brass Tacks special Safety in Numbers
A vital gas pipe bursts in a Welsh nuclear power station, and plant engineers work against the clock to repair the damage. It's their annual safety exam - but could the dress rehearsal ever be played for real?
As Britain embarks on an expanded nuclear programme the industry is confident that its technology is safe. But can they adequately protect against human error or predict the continued safety of Britain's oldest commercial nuclear power stations?
In the first of three films on the risks and benefits of our civil nuclear power programme, David Taylor examines safety. Film cameraman
MARTIN LIGHTENING
Film editor RICHARD FRETWELL Producer PETER DALE Editor COLIN CAMERON BBC North West