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Watch The Great Stink of 1858 (2023) Online

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Synopsis

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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1. ContagionNow viewing2023-02-16n 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.
2. Saving London2023-02-17Continuing 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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Xand van Tulleken
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Raksha Dave
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JJ Chalmers
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How many seasons does The Great Stink of 1858 have?

The Great Stink of 1858 has 1 season and 2 episodes.

When did The Great Stink of 1858 first air?

The Great Stink of 1858 first aired in 2023.

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What genre is The Great Stink of 1858?

The Great Stink of 1858 is classified as Documentary.