The Great Stink of 1858

Name: The Great Stink of 1858
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
Rating: 6
Cast: Xand van Tulleken, Raksha Dave, JJ Chalmers

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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Returning Series

Original Name

The Great Stink of 1858

First Air Date

February 16, 2023

Last Air Date

February 17, 2023

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

DSP

Networks

S01E02

Saving London

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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Documentary

The Great Stink of 1858

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.

Overview Credits Watch Reviews Seasons Images Videos Recommendations Similar

Created By

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

The Great Stink of 1858

First Air Date

February 16, 2023

Last Air Date

February 17, 2023

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

DSP

Networks

S01E02

Saving London

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