TV series
The Great Stink of 1858
2023–, English, on 5.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Saving London
Aired 17 February 2023
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 16 February 2023
- Network
- 5
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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How many seasons of The Great Stink of 1858 are there?
The Great Stink of 1858 has 1 season and 2 episodes.
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