Series: Doomwatch
Season: Season 1
Episode Number: 6
Air Date:
Duration: 50 min
The first nuclear-powered rocket, Sunfire One, is sent into space with the first British astronaut, Dick Larch, on board. After the rocket enters Earth orbit, Larch enters an incorrect course alteration, and fails to see the error indicator, which results in Sunfire One splashing down in the sea. Quist is asked by Doctor Goldsworthy to determine whether Larch is suitable for any further missions, as another such mistake could result in the spacecraft becoming a nuclear bomb.
Joseph Fürst
Dr. Charles Goldsworthy
Michael Aspel
BBC Man Houston
Veronica Strong
Carol Larch
Grant Taylor
Colonel Kramer
Kevin Scott
Gus Clarke
James Burke
BBC Man London