Toxic Town S01
Director: Minkie Spiro
Cast: The ensemble of characters portrayed by talented actors includes: Jodie Whittaker as Susan McIntyre, Aimee Lou Wood as Tracey Taylor, Claudia Jessie as Maggie Mahon, Robert Carlyle as Sam Hagen, Rory Kinnear as Des Collins, Brendan Coyle as Roy Thomas, Joe Dempsie as Derek Mahon, Michael Socha as Peter, Stephen McMillan as Ted Jenkins, Karla Crome as Pattie Walker, Lauren Lyle as Dani Holliday, Ben Batt as Pat Miller, Matthew Durkan as Mark Taylor, Simon Harrison as Bill Martin, Jaz Singh Deol as Chief Executive, Kobi Sadler as Conner McIntyre
Toxic Town” is a powerful and emotionally charged British drama miniseries based on the true environmental poisoning scandal that unfolded in Corby, Northamptonshire, England between the 1980s and late‑’90s. The series follows three mothers—Susan McIntyre (Jodie Whittaker), Tracey Taylor (Aimee Lou Wood), and Maggie Mahon (Claudia Jessie)—whose children are born with serious birth defects after irresponsible disposal of toxic waste during Corby’s urban redevelopment. They join forces to challenge Corby Borough Council’s negligence in a legal battle that spans a decade and culminates in a landmark settlement for 19 families in 2010
The narrative begins in 1995, when Susan and Tracey give birth under difficult circumstances—Susan’s son has a malformed hand, and Tracey’s daughter unexpectedly dies shortly after birth. As the women confront their grief, they uncover a horrifying pattern: dangerous chemicals from demolished steel works were transported and dumped openly, contaminating local soil and air. The story spans through the years 1999 to 2009, as whistleblower Sam Hagen (Robert Carlyle) exposes the council’s disregard for health warnings and campaigner Des Collins (Rory Kinnear) leads the civil litigation. The series highlights the mothers’ resilience, humor, activism, and eventual legal vindication
Notably written by Jack Thorne with direction by Minkie Spiro, the series balances bleak historical drama with caustic wit and emotional authenticity. Critics praised the performances—especially from Whittaker and Wood—as well as the series’ meaningful storytelling, drawing comparisons to environmental justice dramas such as Erin Brockovich. While some reviews noted predictable elements in the script, the miniseries received strong reception and a Metacritic score of 84/100, signaling near-universal acclaim
With its gritty realism, compelling central trio, and true‑crime courtroom arc, Toxic Town delivers both a heartbreaking and inspiring portrait of grassroots justice and environmental accountability.
Toxic Town” is a powerful and emotionally charged British drama miniseries based on the true environmental poisoning scandal that unfolded in Corby, Northamptonshire, England between the 1980s and late‑’90s. The series follows three mothers—Susan McIntyre (Jodie Whittaker), Tracey Taylor (Aimee Lou Wood), and Maggie Mahon (Claudia Jessie)—whose children are born with serious birth defects after irresponsible disposal of toxic waste during Corby’s urban redevelopment. They join forces to challenge Corby Borough Council’s negligence in a legal battle that spans a decade and culminates in a landmark settlement for 19 families in 2010
The narrative begins in 1995, when Susan and Tracey give birth under difficult circumstances—Susan’s son has a malformed hand, and Tracey’s daughter unexpectedly dies shortly after birth. As the women confront their grief, they uncover a horrifying pattern: dangerous chemicals from demolished steel works were transported and dumped openly, contaminating local soil and air. The story spans through the years 1999 to 2009, as whistleblower Sam Hagen (Robert Carlyle) exposes the council’s disregard for health warnings and campaigner Des Collins (Rory Kinnear) leads the civil litigation. The series highlights the mothers’ resilience, humor, activism, and eventual legal vindication
Notably written by Jack Thorne with direction by Minkie Spiro, the series balances bleak historical drama with caustic wit and emotional authenticity. Critics praised the performances—especially from Whittaker and Wood—as well as the series’ meaningful storytelling, drawing comparisons to environmental justice dramas such as Erin Brockovich. While some reviews noted predictable elements in the script, the miniseries received strong reception and a Metacritic score of 84/100, signaling near-universal acclaim
With its gritty realism, compelling central trio, and true‑crime courtroom arc, Toxic Town delivers both a heartbreaking and inspiring portrait of grassroots justice and environmental accountability.