Overview

• Toxic Town, a four-episode Netflix series, recounts the true story of the Corby toxic waste scandal, one of the UK’s worst environmental disasters.
• The series follows three mothers whose children were affected by birth defects linked to mismanaged toxic waste from steelworks demolition in the 1980s and 1990s.
• Critics have praised the show for its sensitive portrayal of the mothers' legal battle and its exploration of systemic failures, earning it a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
• The Corby case marked a legal milestone in 2009, establishing the link between toxic waste exposure and birth defects, and holding the Corby Borough Council accountable.
• Toxic Town sheds light on environmental negligence, the resilience of affected families, and the broader societal implications of industrial mismanagement.