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.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	The Great Stink of 1858
First Air Date	February 16, 2023
Last Air Date	February 17, 2023
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	DSP
Networks	5

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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