• 2023
The Great Stink of 1858

Summary In the 1800s gallons of raw sewage was being poured into the River Thames every year. An unusual heatwave in the summer of 1858 caused an almighty stench, Dr. Xand Van Tulleken explores the impact of "The Great Stink". View more details

  • 2023

The Great Stink of 1858

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Xand van Tulleken JJ Chalmers Raksha Dave Peter Rouzel

All cast & crew

6.9

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 15, 2023

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Channel 5 (United Kingdom)

Language : English

Filming locations : UK

Production companies : Darlow Smithson Productions

Summary In the 1800s gallons of raw sewage was being poured into the River Thames every year. An unusual heatwave in the summer of 1858 caused an almighty stench, Dr. Xand Van Tulleken explores the impact of "The Great Stink". View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 15, 2023

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Channel 5 (United Kingdom)

Language : English

Filming locations : UK

Production companies : Darlow Smithson Productions

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Feb 15, 2023
Contagion
Dr. Xand Van Tulleken, J.J. Chalmers and Raksha Dave explore why during a heat wave in 1858 caused The River Thames to become a cesspool.
Episode 2 • Feb 16, 2023
Saving London
Dr. Xand Van Tulleken, J.J. Chalmers and Raksha Dave continue to explore the impact of The Great Stink and how parliament eventually saved London.
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