Inside Porton Down: Britain's Secret Weapons Research Facility

Dr Michael Mosley investigates Britain's most secretive and controversial military research base, Porton Down, on its 100th anniversary. He comes face-to-face with chemical and biological weapons old and new; reveals the truth about shocking animal and human testing and discovers how the latest science and technology are helping to defend us against terrorist attacks and rogue nations.

Category

Documentary / Special / Armed forces

Original air date

28/06/2016