The Black Death: A Plague Upon the World (2023)

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Dan Snow and Raksha Dave investigate how the plague devastated Britain 700 years ago, killing around three million people across the country. In the first edition, Dan heads to Melcombe Regis in Dorset as he traces the spread of the plague and finds out how the disease reached Britain's shores in 1348. At The Old Operating Theatre in London, Raksha witnesses the horrific symptoms of this deadly disease and the terrifying outcome for those who fell victim to it, and also investigates the recent discovery of mass graves beneath a tranquil London square.

Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 93 min
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Production: Channel 5
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

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What is The Black Death: A Plague Upon the World about?
Dan Snow and Raksha Dave investigate how the plague devastated Britain 700 years ago, killing around three million people across the country. In the first edition, Dan heads to Melcombe Regis in Dorset as he traces the spread of the plague and finds out how the disease reached Britain's shores in 1348. At The Old Operating Theatre in London, Raksha witnesses the horrific symptoms of this deadly disease and the terrifying outcome for those who fell victim to it, and also investigates the recent discovery of mass graves beneath a tranquil London square.
Who stars in The Black Death: A Plague Upon the World?
The Black Death: A Plague Upon the World stars Dan Snow, Raksha Dave.
How long is The Black Death: A Plague Upon the World?
The Black Death: A Plague Upon the World has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Black Death: A Plague Upon the World?
The Black Death: A Plague Upon the World is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Black Death: A Plague Upon the World produced?
The Black Death: A Plague Upon the World was produced in United Kingdom.