In a recent development, Netflix is bringing to light a long-buried true story that many are not familiar with. Toxic Town, a drama series on the streaming platform, focuses on the real-life struggles of families in Corby, Northamptonshire, whose children suffered birth defects in the 1980s and 90s. The show sheds light on the legal battle where it was argued that toxic pollutants from the town’s dismantled steelworks were responsible for the health issues in unborn babies.
Actor Brendan Coyle, a native of Corby, expressed his surprise at not knowing about the scandal before being involved in the series. He shared that the excitement in his hometown about the story being brought to a wider audience is palpable. Coyle’s character in the drama, Roy Thomas, serves as a fictional Corby borough councillor, adding a personal connection to the narrative.
Executive producer Annabel Jones emphasized the importance of capturing the warmth and humor of
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