Shocking Revelations in Netflix’s ‘Toxic Town’: Britain’s Biggest Health Scandal Uncovered

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By: Jessica Morrison


Toxic Town is a British miniseries directed by Jack Thorne, exploring the infamous Corby Toxic Waste scandal. All four episodes were released for streaming on Netflix on February 27, 2025.

Toxic Town is a four-episode British miniseries that revisits one of England’s major health scandals. From 1984 to 1999, the city council of Corby in northern England improperly handled thousands of tons of toxic waste, resulting in widespread poisoning.

Written by Jack Thorne (Enola Holmes, His Dark Materials), a screenwriter celebrated for his philanthropy and advocacy for the disabled, Toxic Town is available for viewing on the streaming platform Netflix, where it debuted on February 27, 2025.

What is the Plot of Toxic Town?

In 2009, Corby’s city council faces a lawsuit from three mothers alleging poisoning and public health negligence. The lawsuit centers on the mishandling of toxic waste from the former Stewarts and Lloyds metallurgy plant. As part of an urbanization plan, the city unearthed and moved tons of toxic waste without adequate safety measures. Between the mid-1980s and late 1990s, thousands of residents were exposed to dust from these hazardous materials. Concurrently, the region saw a disturbing increase in congenital disabilities among newborns.

Who Stars in Toxic Town?

  • Aimee Lou Wood as Tracey Taylor
  • Claudia Jessie as Maggie Mahon
  • Jodie Whittaker as Susan McIntyre
  • Robert Carlyle as Sam Hagen
  • Rory Kinnear as Des Collins
  • Brendan Coyle as Roy Thomas

Where Can You Stream Toxic Town?

The entire four-episode series of Toxic Town is available for streaming on Netflix since February 27, 2025. To watch this miniseries and other true-story-inspired dramas like Erin Brockovich starring Julia Roberts, and Dark Waters featuring Mark Ruffalo, you can subscribe to Netflix starting at $5.99 per month (the most economical subscription includes advertisements, with more advantageous offers available at $13.49 and $19.99 per month).

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