Chernobyl: Days That Shocked the World: Season 1, Episode 1

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Witnesses and survivors tell the story of the world's worst nuclear accident, and the subsequent attempt by the Soviet government to cover it up. On the night of the explosion, the 50,000 residents of nearby Pripyat knew nothing of the disaster, until 36 hours later when local officials ordered a total evacuation of the town.