# 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.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2026  
**Runtime:** 53 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary, History, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T14:32:40.374Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Arte](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1638207-et-londres-disparut-dans-le-brouillard/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Great Smog of London for free in the UK?**

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

**Is The Great Smog of London on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Great Smog of London is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1638207/the-great-smog-of-london-2026
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/6feualku5qXMvGP7IOtB8YABgJ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1638207/the-great-smog-of-london-2026.json

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