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20221 SeasonDocumentary
★6.0/10
The Great Smog: Winter of '52
Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the Great Smog of 1952 - the deadliest environmental disaster ever recorded and one of the world's worst peacetime catastrophes. Lasting just over four days, the Great Smog plunged London into a terrifyingly murky gloom - the acrid pollution seeping into homes, leaving Londoners gasping for breath, shutting down transport and emergency services, and overwhelming hospitals and undertakers alike.
Synopsis
Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the Great Smog of 1952 - the deadliest environmental disaster ever recorded and one of the world's worst peacetime catastrophes. Lasting just over four days, the Great Smog plunged London into a terrifyingly murky gloom - the acrid pollution seeping into homes, leaving Londoners gasping for breath, shutting down transport and emergency services, and overwhelming hospitals and undertakers alike.
Seasons
Cast & Crew
Xand van Tulleken
Self - Presenter
Raksha Dave
Self - Presenter
Technical Specs
First Air Date2022-09-07
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime45 MIN
Rating6.0/10
StatusEnded
Languages
English
Hashtags
#london, england#fog#death#british history#coal#sulphur
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