Netflix’s 'Toxic Town' Explores UK’s Corby Poisonings in New Limited Series

The four-part drama, premiering February 27, recounts a landmark environmental scandal and the mothers' fight for justice.

Toxic Town is based on the true story of the Corby poisonings, an environmental scandal in the UK during the 1980s and 1990s.
The series follows a group of mothers seeking justice after their children were born with deformities linked to toxic waste mismanagement.
Jodie Whittaker stars as Susan McIntyre, a mother whose personal tragedy drives her to uncover the truth and hold the responsible parties accountable.
The show is written by Jack Thorne and directed by Minkie Spiro, with production led by Broke & Bones and executive producers Annabel Jones and Charlie Brooker.
Toxic Town will be available to stream on Netflix starting February 27, 2025, with a cast that includes Aimee Lou Wood, Rory Kinnear, and Robert Carlyle.