The Black DeathSeason 1, Episode 2 - Apocalypse

Dan and Raksha pick up the terrifying story of Black Death 6 months after the first deadly outbreak in Britain 700 years ago. By January 1349, the plague had engulfed Southern England. Britain was now in the grip of the most devastating pandemic in history. As Dan and Raksha explore the spiralling death toll, they reveal how the country was gripped by fear and descended into chaos.

The Black Death was broadcast on SBS ONE at Sunday 25 August 2024, 13:10.