The Great Plague — Season 1, Episode 1: Outbreak
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
In the first episode, the epidemic is traced back to its source in the parish of St Giles in the Fields, now at the heart of London's theatre district. The programme also examines the symptoms of the disease and uncovers new research into the plague bacteria that could overthrow accepted ideas about how the infection was spread.
About The Great Plague
Xand van Tulleken, Raksha Dave and John Sergeant trace the spread of the Great Plague of 1665 week by week and discover parallels with the coronavirus.