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The Great Plague

Season 1 Episode 2: Decimation

Xand delves into historical records at St Barts hospital to uncover the heroic stories of nursing staff who stayed behind to care for the sick during times of crisis. Meanwhile, John digs into the disparity in infection rates between the wealthy and the poor in the 17th century, analyzing the att...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Outbreak

1. Outbreak

Aired: Nov 17, 2020

The next episode follows the investigation as it uncovers the origins of the ...

Episode 2 Decimation

2. Decimation

Aired: Nov 18, 2020

Xand delves into historical records at St Barts hospital to uncover the heroi...

Episode 3 Aftermath

3. Aftermath

Aired: Nov 19, 2020

Next episode, Xand van Tulleken explores two remarkable stories of resilience...

Info about The Great Plague

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 5

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History