The Great Smog of London (2026) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Great Smog of London (2026) in the UK

The Great Smog of London (2026) is available to watch free in the UK on Arte. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

For five days in December 1952, a thick smog suffocated the British capital causing the death of thousands of Londoners. The health catastrophe lead to a realisation, in Britain and around the world, that air pollution was a serious threat to human health. This documentary reveals what happened, hour by hour, in one of the worst peacetime disasters of the 20th century.

  • Film
  • 2026
  • 53 min
  • Documentary
  • History
  • TV Movie

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The Great Smog of London (2026) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Arte in the United Kingdom.

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