How the Victorians Built Britain - Season 1 - Eps 2: Saving the Nation's Health
Michael reveals how Victorians created the sewer system, providing fresh, clean water for all. The revolution began in Liverpool, which suffered the highest mortality rates in the country. But it took the Great Stink of 1858 to convince Parliament to create a sewer system for the capital.
About How the Victorians Built Britain
Title: How the Victorians Built Britain
First Air Date: 2018-09-01
Last Air Date: 2020-09-21
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 12
Network: SBS 5
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: October Films
Synopsis
This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and finds out how the incredible advances made by the Victorians forged the world we live in today.
Cast
Michael Buerk
Self - Presenter
