The Great Smog of London

Overview

In the winter of 1952, an invisible enemy descends upon London, suffocating the city in a blanket of impenetrable, acrid fog. As the metropolis grinds to a halt, a desperate struggle for survival unfolds amidst the chilling silence and creeping darkness. From the grimy streets of the East End to the gilded halls of power, ordinary citizens and those in positions of influence are forced to confront not only the deadly smog, but the secrets and societal fault lines it mercilessly exposes. This is the story of a city choked, a community tested, and a turning point that would forever alter the course of a nation.