The Great Stink of 1858

2023
The Great Stink of 1858

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EP1 Contagion Feb 16, 2023

n the 19th century, thousands of gallons of raw sewage from across London was being dumped into the Thames every day. When a summer heatwave hit the city in 1858, it turned the river into a festering, noxious cesspool of filth. Xand van Tulleken reveals how the stench overwhelmed London, spreading sickness and fear.

EP2 Saving London Feb 17, 2023

Continuing the story of the 19th-century smell which dominated London. Xand van Tulleken reveals how Queen Victoria suffered from the stench - during a trip to see Isambard Kingdom Brunel's gigantic ship, the Great Eastern. Plus, Raksha Dave recreates the Great Stink with the help of a special-effects expert.
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Released: 16 February 2023 Returning Series
Producted By: DSP
Country: United Kingdom
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Official Website: https://www.channel5.com/show/the-great-stink/season-1
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Dr Xand van Tulleken tells how an extraordinary heatwave struck London in the summer in 1858 and a terrible stench began to rise from the River Thames.

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