Series synopsis
Fukushima: Days That Shocked the World is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on February 17, 2026. It ended on February 18, 2026. It stars Tom Gorham.
Survivors and witnesses recall March 11 2011 - when Japan was hit by a devastating tsunami of 40-foot waves, killing 20,000 and triggering a nuclear meltdown.
Premise
Survivors and witnesses recall March 11 2011 - when Japan was hit by a devastating tsunami of 40-foot waves, killing 20,000 and triggering a nuclear meltdown.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tom Gorham as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | February 17, 2026 | February 18, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In March 2011, Japan was hit by a devastating tsunami killing 20,000 and triggering a nuclear meltdown. Survivors and witnesses tell their extraordinary stories. |
February 17, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Concluding the two-part documentary about the 2011 earthquake in Japan which triggered a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Here, nuclear experts explain what went wrong at the power plant. Among the many contributing factors, two of the most critical were also the most shockingly simple. |
February 18, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 17, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 18, 2026 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |