This is the story of some of the greatest physicists of the 20th century. From unlocking the secrets of the atom to solving the mysteries of the cosmos our understanding of the universe was completely transformed. But how much do we know about the lives and personalities of the scientists who made these remarkable discoveries? Revealing archives of these great minds, with them telling their own stories, gives us a unique insight into complex characters, personal struggles and bitter rivalries. Which, more than intellect or talent, were the real driving force behind their groundbreaking discoveries and the revolution in physics.

This is the story of some of the greatest physicists of the 20th century. From unlocking the secrets of the atom to solving the mysteries of the cosmos our understanding of the universe was completely transformed. But how much do we know about the lives and personalities of the scientists who made these remarkable discoveries? Revealing archives of these great minds, with them telling their own stories, gives us a unique insight into complex characters, personal struggles and bitter rivalries. Which, more than intellect or talent, were the real driving force behind their groundbreaking discoveries and the revolution in physics.