Out of the Fiery Furnace is a seven-part documentary series[1][2] which was completed for ABC televisioninAustralia in 1983. The series traces the discovery and use of metals, minerals, and energy resources through time and was shown in over twenty countries.[3] It was produced by Robert Raymond, was written by Robert Raymond and Michael Charlton[4] and was directed by Chris McCullough.[5] Supported by the Rio Tinto group (via CRA Services Ltd)[6] it consisted of seven episodes, each an hour in duration. Australian nuclear power advocate Ian Hore-Lacy was closely involved with the production.[1]
Out of the Fiery Furnace premiered in the USA in 1986.[8] In 1986 the series was used by the University of Pennsylvania as a teaching aid and was available to other American institutions via the PBS Adult Learning Center.[9] It continued to air on television in the USA through the late 1980s (often during prime time)[10][11][12][13][14] and early 1990s including on cable channel TLC in 1993[15] and 1994.[16]
The subject matter of the documentary series was covered in a book, also titled Out of the Fiery Furnace and also the work of Robert Raymond.[17][18]
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