The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History
Dr George McGavin and Dr Zoe Laughlin chronicle the history of rubbish and explore how what we throw away tells us about the way we live our lives.
In a unique science experiment, Dr George McGavin and Dr Zoe Laughlin chronicle the history of rubbish and explore how what we throw away tells us about the way we live our lives. With unprecedented access to one of the UK's largest landfill sites, the team of experts spend three days carrying out tests all over the site, revealing the secret world of rubbish. They also carry out three other 'archaeological' digs into historic landfills to chart the evolution of our throwaway society. Ultimately, their quest is to discover whether the items we throw away today have any value for tomorrow's world.
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Dr George McGavin drinks to a new style of 'plastic' bag.
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Eurythmics
Sweet Dreams
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | George McGavin |
| Presenter | Zoe Laughlin |
| Executive Producer | Harry Bell |
| Writer | Craig Collinson |
| Director | Craig Collinson |
| Producer | Yvonne Gray |
Broadcasts
- Thu 23 Aug 2018 21:00
- Mon 27 Aug 2018 02:00
- Mon 1 Oct 2018 22:00
- Wed 28 Aug 2019 21:00
- Wed 7 Oct 2020 21:00