The Black DeathSeason 1, Episode 1 - Outbreak

In June 1348, the most devastating disease in history arrived on Britain's South coast from the continent. Dan Snow heads to ground zero in Melcombe Regis, Dorset. From here, he begins to trace the spread of the plague that will wipe out half of Britain's population over the next two years.

The Black Death was broadcast on SBS ONE at Sunday 25 August 2024, 12:15.