The explosion of hope.

A series of 4 x 50 mins. programmes. "Part 2: The Explosion of Hope" The lives and achievements of the Nobel Prizewinners between 1921 and 1953 are examined in the context of the history of Europe and America during those years. Einstein: 1921 prizewinner. Archive film of Einstein at work. More archive film demonstrates his theory of the relativity of motion. Also Paramount Sound News film. G.B. Shaw is seen speaking in praise of Einstein. Neils Bohr - physicist - 1922 winner for his discoveries concerning the structure of atoms. Frederick Banting and J.J.R. McLeod won prize for discovery of insulin.