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The Black Death
Season 1
Episode 1
Outbreak
Documentary
Health
Science
History
46m
English
In June 1348, the Black Death arrived in Britain from the continent. Dan Snow heads to ground zero in Melcombe Regis, Dorset; Raksha witnesses the horrific symptoms of this deadly plague.
Subtitles:
English (CC)
Country:
UK
Directors:
Nick Gillam Smith
Al Edirisinghe
Cast:
Dan Snow
Raksha Dave
Advice:
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