Episode

Horizon: The Killer Dust

Name: Horizon: The Killer Dust
Released: 1975-01-20
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

This investigative report by Horizon covers an investigation into the deaths of people who inhaled asbestos dust at Acre Mill, Yorkshire, England.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 12
Episode: Episode 1
Air date: 1975-01-20
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Killer Dust is Episode 1 in 1975 of Horizon. It aired on 1975-01-20. The runtime is 60 min.

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