The Great Stink of 1858
tv show
2 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired February 16, 2023
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Overview
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.
Saving London
Season 1 - Episode 2 - 0h 0m
Air Date
February 17, 2023
Overview
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.