1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

    This programme recalls the events that led up to one of the most dangerous moments in the entire history of the Cold War: a NATO command post exercise, code named Able Archer 83, which caused the USSR to believe that NATO was planning a genuine nuclear attack.
    Documentary
    • Runtime: 1 hour and 14 minutes
    • Release Date: July 19, 2007
    1983: The Brink of Apocalypse
    Boris Isarov
    1983: The Brink of Apocalypse
    Gina McKee