A Very British Deterrent

With Trident renewed for another generation, A Very British Deterrent tells the story of the remarkable events, eye-watering costs, power relationships and secret deals done half a century ago to secure Britain's very first submarine-launched nuclear missiles.

Full Cast of A Very British Deterrent

Simon Williams as Harold MacMillan

Simon Williams

Harold MacMillan
Colin Stinton as Dwight D. Eisenhower

Colin Stinton

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Tim Wallers as Dickie Mountbatten

Tim Wallers

Dickie Mountbatten
Paul Birchard as Arleigh Burke

Paul Birchard

Arleigh Burke
Matt Rippy as John F Kennedy

Matt Rippy

John F Kennedy

Crew of A Very British Deterrent

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