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The Great Smog of London

To be aired Apr 2, 2026

Runtime: 53 mins

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Genres: Documentary, History, TV Movie

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Chloé Réjon | Main narrator (voice)
Valérie Levy | Narrator (voice)
Alain Ghazal | Narrator (voice)
Patrick Kuban | Narrator (voice)
Featured Crew
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Pierre Sainteny | Director
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Lionel Delebarre | Editor
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Bertrand Guez | Camera Operator
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Arnaud Mansir | Camera Operator
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Bertrand Guez | Sound
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Arnaud Mansir | Sound