Episode

Horizon: Muck Today, Poison Tomorrow

Name: Horizon: Muck Today, Poison Tomorrow
Released: 1969-04-24
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

Horizon investigates pollution problems in Britain with sewage and industrial wastes, and at the health risks associated with the pollution.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 6
Episode: Episode 16
Air date: 1969-04-24
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

Muck Today, Poison Tomorrow is Episode 16 in 1969 of Horizon. It aired on 1969-04-24. The runtime is 60 min.

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