The Great Smog of London (2026)

The Great Smog of London is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Documentary, History, TV Movie.

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.

TMDB records an audience rating of 6.8/10 based on 3 votes.

Release date: April 2, 2026 · Runtime: 53 minutes · Original language: French · Original title: Et Londres disparut dans le brouillard

Director: Pierre Sainteny · Cast: Chloé Réjon as Main narrator (voice), Valérie Levy as Narrator (voice), Alain Ghazal as Narrator (voice), Patrick Kuban as Narrator (voice)

Genres: Documentary, History, TV Movie