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Toxic Town true story: What is the real-life scandal behind the Netflix drama?

  • The Netflix series Toxic Town follows mothers confronting the local council over toxic waste mismanagement affecting their children, released on February 27 and quickly became the most-watched program in the UK.
  • Characters in Toxic Town are based on real people, including mothers sharing their difficulties with their children's disabilities.
  • During a discussion, Tracey shared her emotional story regarding her daughter, Shelby Anne, who had severe health issues, leading to her heartbreaking decision regarding life support.
  • The show's themes reflect true events, highlighting the struggles of the Corby mothers fighting for justice and their ultimate relief at being believed in court.
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Matthew d'Ancona's culture: Toxic Town and the conscience of the nation

When it comes to delivering uncomfortable truths, incisive docudramas can trump conventional politics and Jack Thorne's Toxic Town is no exception

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The True Story Of Netflix's 'Toxic Town,' Explained

Netflix’s Toxic Town is a new limited series based on the true story of Corby, England, where women residents unknowingly inhaled toxic dust in the air during their pregnancies, leading to physical abnormalities in their children.

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Watch Jodie Whittaker Meet The Real Susan McIntyre From 'Toxic Town' And Hear Her True Story

'We were little people to these big men, but we were determined and that was it' Watch as Jodie Whittaker meets the real Susan McIntyre From Netflix Toxic Town

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Toxic Town true story: What is the real-life scandal behind the Netflix drama?

The new Netflix drama is based on a staggering true story, but what is the case at the heart of Netflix's Toxic Town? Full breakdown of the history.

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Are the characters in Toxic Town real? Inside the harrowing true story - Daily Star

The new Netflix drama Toxic Town tells the story of a group of mothers looking for answers when their children are born with health issues

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Real-life Toxic Town mum fights tears as she opens up on baby daughter's death

Toxic Town stars Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Lou Wood were reunited with the mothers whose story is the focus of the new Netflix series

·Leicester, United Kingdom
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Digital Mafia Talkies broke the news in on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
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