Netflix's "Toxic Town" dramatizes a real toxic waste scandal

mirror.co.uk — February 26, 2025 at 08:01 AM UTC

Netflix is set to release "Toxic Town," a four-part drama based on a real toxic waste scandal in Corby, England, from 1984 to 1999. The series follows mothers fighting for justice after toxic waste allegedly caused birth deformities. The show stars Jodie Whittaker as Susan McIntyre, alongside Aimee Lou Wood, Claudia Jessie, Rory Kinnear, Robert Carlyle, and Brendan Coyle. It highlights the community's struggle against the council's alleged negligence regarding toxic waste management. "Toxic Town" will be available for streaming on February 27. The series aims to depict the resilience of the affected families and the impact of the scandal on their lives.

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"Toxic Town" portrays families affected by environmental pollution (gulfnews.com)
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Netflix's "Toxic Town" reveals families' fight for justice (bbc.com)
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Toxic dust caused severe birth defects in Corby children (dailymail.co.uk)
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Netflix drama "Toxic Town" showcases Sam Hagen's fight (dailymail.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" is a must-watch Netflix drama (mirror.co.uk)
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Netflix series exposes Corby's toxic waste birth defects (mirror.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" features both real and fictional characters (express.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" becomes UK's most-watched Netflix show (mirror.co.uk)
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Moms fight against toxic pollution in their town (nypost.com)
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Netflix dramatizes Corby mothers' fight for justice (mirror.co.uk)
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Toxic Town miniseries is complete with no more episodes (comingsoon.net)
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Mothers unite to sue Corby Borough Council for defects (whattowatch.com)
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Tracey's baby faces serious health complications at birth (whattowatch.com)
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Netflix's "Toxic Town" depicts mothers' fight for justice (express.co.uk)
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Netflix's "Toxic Town" dramatizes a real toxic waste scandal (mirror.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" explores mothers' fight against toxic waste (express.co.uk)
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Netflix to release mini-series Toxic Town starring Jodie Whittaker on February 27 (express.co.uk)
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Netflix to release Toxic Town drama series on February 27 (mirror.co.uk)
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