Chernobyl: Days That Shocked the World

Chernobyl was the world's worst nuclear accident. But at the time, 1986, the Soviets tried to cover it up. Now, witnesses and survivors tell the story of what they went through.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom Channel 4 (2026 - now)
Schedule: Mondays (60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 2 episodes

Official site: www.channel4.com

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Episode 2

Episode 1x02; Apr 20, 2026

The second half of the documentary examines the cause of the disaster, and how the Soviet authorities quickly pointed the finger at operator error, intentionally concealing a flaw with the reactor design. Plus, a look at how the conflict between Ukra

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x02: Episode 2Apr 20, 2026
1x01: Episode 1Apr 20, 2026
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