Oppenheimer (TV series)
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| Genre | Biopic drama |
| Written by | Peter Prince |
| Directed by | Barry Davis |
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| Narrated by | John Carson |
| Composer | Carl Davis |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
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| Executive producer | Peter Goodchild |
| Cinematography | Rodney Taylor |
| Editor | Tariq Anwar |
| Running time | 57–68 minutes |
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| Budget | $1.5 million |
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| Release | 29 October – 10 December 1980 |
Oppenheimer is a biographical drama television miniseries based on the life and career of American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. Written by Peter Prince and directed by Barry Davis, the series is a co-production between the BBC and WGBH. It stars Sam Waterston in the title role, with Jana Shelden, Christopher Muncke, Edward Hardwicke, and David Suchet in supporting roles, and is narrated by John Carson.
Oppenheimer premiered in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 29 October 1980, and concluded on 10 December 1980, consisting of seven episodes. The series won three BAFTA TV Awards, including Best Drama Series or Serial, from seven nominations. It received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Limited Series and Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special for Prince. For his portrayal of Oppenheimer, Waterston was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award and a Golden Globe Award.