The Great Stink of 1858

S01E02 Saving London

The saga of London's overpowering 19th-century odor continues as Xand van Tulleken uncovers how Queen Victoria was affected by the foul smell while visiting Isambard Kingdom Brunel's colossal ship, the Great Eastern. Additionally, Raksha Dave enlists the aid of a special-effects expert to bring the Great Stink back to life, providing a vivid recreation of the infamous odor that plagued the city.