TV drama filmed in Bolton is number one on Netflix today
Toxic Town is Number 1 in TV Shows on the popular streaming site today.
The miniseries covers the Corby toxic waste case in the 1990s, where the rates of upper limb defects in babies born in the Northamptonshire town were three times higher than the national average.
It follows three mothers from the town as they fight for justice. The show stars Jodie Whittaker, Robert Carlyle, Rory Kinnear, Aimee Lou Wood and more.
Fake signage on the Mosley Arms (Image: Public) The A-list cast attracted attention when they were on Le Mans Crescent filming for the series which was released on February 27.
It was filmed at locations across Bolton, including Breightmet pub the Mosley Arms, which was renamed "Rockingham Arms" for the drama.
Crews were also seen on Le Mans Crescent for the show.
Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood and Claudia Jessie star in Toxic Town. Premiering February 27. Based on one of the UK's biggest environmental scandals, the limited series follows a group of mothers fighting to bring a terrible truth to surface and justice for their children. pic.twitter.com/CRznIRNNFf
— Netflix (@netflix) February 5, 2025
This comes as the North Northamptonshire Council, the local authority for Corby, released a statement on the poisonings.
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Filming for Toxic Town (Image: NQ)
Jason Smithers, Leader of the Council, said: "Like many people locally and across the country, I watched episode one of the Netflix mini-series 'Toxic Town'.
"Although the production is based on events that happened many decades ago, I fully recognise that this new series could reawaken strong feelings amongst individuals and our local communities. People will also naturally seek assurances that such a situation could never be repeated.
"The production company and their talented actors are quite rightly telling the story and shinning a light on this tragic episode which caused so much suffering to the families involved and casts a shadow across the wider community.
Robert Carlyle filming (Image: Mark Hainey) "Although Corby Borough Council no longer exists, as Leader of North Northamptonshire Council, I felt it important to say that we acknowledge the distressing situation that occurred and the regrettable impact that this had on the local community."
Cllr Smithers added: "What truly stands out is the enduring strength of community, a thread connecting Corby's past and present.
"The residents' tenacious spirit is a testament to their shared identity and a source of immense pride."
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