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The Race to Ruin

Horizon1981-1982

First transmitted in 1981, Horizon examines the US fear that the Russians are ahead of them in the space race and that they're developing beam and laser weapons capable of hitting targets on earth from space platforms.

49 minutes

Last on

Thu 19 Aug 198222:45
BBC One

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BBC Four Space Race Collection

BBC Four Space Race Collection
This is part of a selection of archive programmes charting America and Russia’s attempts to reach for the moon and beyond, as both competitors and allies.

BBC Four Space Race Collection

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Credits

NarratorPeter Wilson
EditorGraham Massey
Film EditorDavid Thomas
ProducerJeremy Taylor
ProducerJon Palfreman

Broadcasts

  • Mon 9 Nov 198121:30
    BBC Two except East & South East
  • Sun 15 Nov 198113:05
    BBC Two except East & South East
  • Thu 19 Aug 198222:45
    BBC One

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