The Year the Thames Flooded

2024 NR 1h 7m 7.3

Exploring one of the most devastating but little-known disasters in London's history, this documentary reveals the shocking events that unfolded during the fateful Thames Flood of 1928.

Exploring one of the most devastating but little-known disasters in London's history, when the river violently burst its banks in January 1928 and unleashed a torrent of destruction after melting snowdrifts and unrelenting rainstorms set the stage for chaos. The programme delves into the human stories that emerged from this tragic event, with the Harding family's heart-wrenching loss of four daughters in a single Westminster room serving as a poignant example of the devastating impact on individual lives.

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Info about The Year the Thames Flooded

Studio(s): ITN Productions

Originally Released: Jan 20, 2024

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Documentary