This article is about the 2006 television series. For the Amazon Prime television series based on the Fallout game series, see Fallout_(series) § Other_media.
Fallout is a RTÉ two-part fictional, doom laden,[1]docudrama. It deals with the nuclear fallout following a hypothetical disaster in the Sellafield Nuclear Reprocessing Plant in Cumbria on the British coast of the Irish Sea. The docu-drama suggests that, due to a changing wind direction, Ireland would bear the brunt of the British accident. The docu-drama was based on the false premise,[2] that such an accident as depicted in the drama could happen and that parts of Ireland would need to be evacuated following a serious accident at Sellafield.[1] Dr Ann McGarry, chief executive of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, said: "The scenario envisaged in the programme is not realistic and grossly exaggerates the amount of radioactivity that could reach Ireland. The RPII cannot envisage any realistic scenario that would cause the radiation levels in Ireland to reach the concentrations as what was depicted in the drama". Following the dramatized accident, the docu-drama depicts Irish evacuation riots, societal collapse and widespread health impacts.[1]
Part One aired on 23 April 2006, and focuses on the immediate aftermath of the incident and the implications which may arise for the Irish population. The plot is released in the style of "breaking news" (from both RTÉ News and BBC News 24) and as footage captured by a documentary crew and various camera phone video clips from eyewitnesses.
Part two
Part Two aired 24 April 2006 and is set a year later, dealing with more long-term repercussions such as the social and economic climate. The main characters are revisited and interviewed.
When attempting to stem leaks found in the Sellafield facility, an explosion occurs. This sets off a further chain of explosions in the HASTs (Highly Active Storage Tank), resulting in the release of a highly radioactive plume. A north-easterly wind carries this radioactive material over the Irish Sea, which hits Ireland's eastern coast, particularly County Louth and the Dublin area (Ireland's main population centre) causing widespread chaos.
"The scenario envisaged in the programme is not realistic and grossly exaggerates the amount of radioactivity that could reach Ireland. The RPII cannot envisage any realistic scenario that would cause the radiation levels in Ireland to reach the concentrations as what was depicted in the drama".
The RPII was also concerned that the programme appeared to suggest that evacuation would be the appropriate response to an accident at Sellafield. With Dr. McGarry explaining that International best practice indicates that evacuation would not be required as Ireland is at sufficient distance from the British nuclear facilities, that radiation levels arising from an accident would never be sufficiently high to give rise to the effects displayed in the programme.[4]
References
^ abcdef"Irish battle fallout from nuclear TV show". Edie.net. 26 April 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
^. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013. (?) The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) has said that the scenario as depicted in tonight’s RTÉ drama, Fallout, could not happen. The RPII, who viewed the drama...has analysed the scenario as depicted and has concluded that it is not possible for such an accident to occur in Sellafield.
^. breakingnews.ie. 27 April 2006. Archived from the original on 12 May 2006.
^. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
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This article is about the 2006 television series For the Amazon Prime television series based on the Fallout game series see Fallout series Other media Fallout is a RTE two part fictional doom laden 1 docudrama It deals with the nuclear fallout following a hypothetical disaster in the Sellafield Nuclear Reprocessing Plant in Cumbria on the British coast of the Irish Sea The docu drama suggests that due to a changing wind direction Ireland would bear the brunt of the British accident The docu drama was based on the false premise 2 that such an accident as depicted in the drama could happen and that parts of Ireland would need to be evacuated following a serious accident at Sellafield 1 Dr Ann McGarry chief executive of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland said The scenario envisaged in the programme is not realistic and grossly exaggerates the amount of radioactivity that could reach Ireland The RPII cannot envisage any realistic scenario that would cause the radiation levels in Ireland to reach the concentrations as what was depicted in the drama Following the dramatized accident the docu drama depicts Irish evacuation riots societal collapse and widespread health impacts 1 FalloutGenreDocudramaCreated byMark VennerDirected byDavid CaffreyCountry of originIrelandNo of episodes2ProductionProducerFrontier FilmsReleaseOriginal networkRTE OneOriginal release23 April 2006 04 23 24 April 2006 2006 04 24 Contents 1 Episodes 1 1 Part one 1 2 Part two 2 Criticism 3 ReferencesEpisodes EditPart one Edit Part One aired on 23 April 2006 and focuses on the immediate aftermath of the incident and the implications which may arise for the Irish population The plot is released in the style of breaking news from both RTE News and BBC News 24 and as footage captured by a documentary crew and various camera phone video clips from eyewitnesses Part two Edit Part Two aired 24 April 2006 and is set a year later dealing with more long term repercussions such as the social and economic climate The main characters are revisited and interviewed Criticism EditMinister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government Dick Roche criticised the show for portraying Irish people as barbaric 3 The accident scenario is considered outlandish 1 In addition the Irish government are currently when attempting through a court action to close the Sellafield nuclear plant the topic of the programme may be regarded as being sub judice citation needed Sellafield facility in 2005 When attempting to stem leaks found in the Sellafield facility an explosion occurs This sets off a further chain of explosions in the HASTs Highly Active Storage Tank resulting in the release of a highly radioactive plume A north easterly wind carries this radioactive material over the Irish Sea which hits Ireland s eastern coast particularly County Louth and the Dublin area Ireland s main population centre causing widespread chaos The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland also voiced criticisms at the time of airing 1 Dr Ann McGarry chief executive of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland said 1 The scenario envisaged in the programme is not realistic and grossly exaggerates the amount of radioactivity that could reach Ireland The RPII cannot envisage any realistic scenario that would cause the radiation levels in Ireland to reach the concentrations as what was depicted in the drama The RPII was also concerned that the programme appeared to suggest that evacuation would be the appropriate response to an accident at Sellafield With Dr McGarry explaining that International best practice indicates that evacuation would not be required as Ireland is at sufficient distance from the British nuclear facilities that radiation levels arising from an accident would never be sufficiently high to give rise to the effects displayed in the programme 4 References Edit a b c d e f Irish battle fallout from nuclear TV show Edie net 26 April 2006 Retrieved 24 August 2018 Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland Media Press releases RTE s docudrama scenario could not happen according to RPII Archived from the original on 15 October 2013 Retrieved 17 October 2013 The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland RPII has said that the scenario as depicted in tonight s RTE drama Fallout could not happen The RPII who viewed the drama has analysed the scenario as depicted and has concluded that it is not possible for such an accident to occur in Sellafield Fallout a slur on Irish people breakingnews ie 27 April 2006 Archived from the original on 12 May 2006 Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland Media Press releases RTE s docudrama scenario could not happen according to RPII Archived from the original on 15 October 2013 Retrieved 17 October 2013 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fallout 2006 TV series amp oldid 1106144743, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
