Synopsis
A look inside Heysham nuclear power station, with an explanation of how nuclear power works.
- Programme: The One Show
- Episode: 26/01/2016
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2020
- Geography | Energy and Resources | Non-renewable and renewable energy | Non-renewable energy: nuclear power
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