The Great Smog of London

For five days in December 1952, a thick smog suffocated the British capital causing the death of thousands of Londoners. The health catastrophe lead to a realisation, in Britain and around the world, that air pollution was a serious threat to human health. This documentary reveals what happened, hour by hour, in one of the worst peacetime disasters of the 20th century.

• Release date
• April 2, 2026
• Runtime
• 53 min
• Genres
• Documentary, History, TV Movie
• Director
• Pierre Sainteny

Cast

Chloé Réjon Main narrator (voice) Valérie Levy Narrator (voice)

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Alain Ghazal Narrator (voice) Patrick Kuban Narrator (voice)