The Great Stink of 1858 S1, E1

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".

Cast:Xand van Tulleken , JJ Chalmers , Raksha Dave , Peter Rouzel , Ayo Sokale , Sarah Wise , Mike Sansom