An early example of Poliakoff, this, but it proves that he had mastered his art at an early age.
The merits and risks of energy based on nuclear fission were up for debate at that time, but the piece seems surprisingly relevant 25 years on. You can see this piece as an essay about that debate, or you can see it as a study about activism - can individuals really make a difference in a political landscape - if so, how.
Francesca Annis and Tom Bell both do a great job in the leading roles - all the other characters are minor.
Poliakoff excels when characters are put (or put themselves) under extreme duress and he also excels in writing drama about technology and its implications. This gripping work majors in both these areas, which is why it is so good. Seek it out if you can.
The merits and risks of energy based on nuclear fission were up for debate at that time, but the piece seems surprisingly relevant 25 years on. You can see this piece as an essay about that debate, or you can see it as a study about activism - can individuals really make a difference in a political landscape - if so, how.
Francesca Annis and Tom Bell both do a great job in the leading roles - all the other characters are minor.
Poliakoff excels when characters are put (or put themselves) under extreme duress and he also excels in writing drama about technology and its implications. This gripping work majors in both these areas, which is why it is so good. Seek it out if you can.