Guinea Pig Ship

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This historical podcast will delve into the untold stories of the British atomic bomb tests off the coast of Australia in the 1950s, and the impact it had on the lives of hundreds of young men. Guinea Pig Ship is a podcast version of the book by the same name, written by Brian Marshall. Hosted by Brian's grandson, Benjamin Cook.

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Episodes

Mosaic I - Episode 5 02.11.2023 30:42

Diana sails through the radioactive fallout of a bomb larger than the one at Hiroshima.

The Ships of Monte Bello - Episode 4 02.10.2023 16:50

This episode discusses the ill fated ships of Monte Bello, including the ship involved in Britain's first ever test at the islands.

Diana Commissions - Episode 3 19.09.2023 40:39

HMS Diana gets her crew who begin preparations for their 18 month voyage to the other end of the world.

The British Background - Episode 2 11.09.2023 12:18

This short episode discusses the reasons behind the British bomb tests, and some of HMS Diana's preliminary preparations for her mission.

Even Bigger and Better Weapons of War - Episode 1 30.08.2023 38:38

Episode 1 discussed the evolutions of the weaponry used in warfare, from the bow and arrow to the nuclear bomb, and how nations around the globe have raced against each other to reach the deadliest weapon available.

Introduction - Episode 0 30.08.2023 12:50

Welcome to the podcast! Episode 0 introduces the podcast and the book, then we read the back cover and foreword.