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The Great Smog of London

The Great Smog of London (2026)

April. 02,2026
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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.

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The Great Smog of London

2026  / 0 hr 53 min

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.

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Director
Pierre Sainteny
Cast
Chloé Réjon, Valérie Levy
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