The Great Smog of London

Name: The Great Smog of London
Released: 2026-04-02
Rating: 6.8

2026

Trailer

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

2026-04-02

Status

Released

Original Title

Et Londres disparut dans le brouillard

Runtime

53 min

Original Language

FR

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

13 Prods, ARTE, Via Découvertes Films

Overview

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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