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Best Episodes of The Great Stink of 1858
Saving London
S1 Ep2
8.0
17th Feb 2023
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.
Worst Episodes of The Great Stink of 1858
Contagion
S1 Ep1
3.7
16th Feb 2023
n the 19th century, thousands of gallons of raw sewage from across London was being dumped into the Thames every day. When a summer heatwave hit the city in 1858, it turned the river into a festering, noxious cesspool of filth. Xand van Tulleken reveals how the stench overwhelmed London, spreading sickness and fear.
The Great Stink of 1858 Episode Guide
Contagion
S1 Ep1
3.7
16th Feb 2023
n the 19th century, thousands of gallons of raw sewage from across London was being dumped into the Thames every day. When a summer heatwave hit the city in 1858, it turned the river into a festering, noxious cesspool of filth. Xand van Tulleken reveals how the stench overwhelmed London, spreading sickness and fear.
Saving London
S1 Ep2
8.0
17th Feb 2023
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.
The best rated episodes of The Great Stink of 1858 are:
Saving London S1E2 rated 8.0
The lowest rated episodes of The Great Stink of 1858 are:
Contagion S1E1 rated 3.7
The first episode of The Great Stink of 1858 aired on February 16, 2023.
The last episode of The Great Stink of 1858 aired on February 17, 2023.
There are 2 episodes of The Great Stink of 1858.
There is one season of The Great Stink of 1858.
Yes.
The Great Stink of 1858 is set to return for future episodes.
