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Michael Sheen Investigates Toxic Secrets in Wales
26 Jan
Summary
- Michael Sheen stars in a new documentary about chemical contamination claims.
- The series explores whistleblower Douglas Gowan's warnings about 'forever chemicals'.
- Sheen interviews families, scientists, and journalists on the toxic legacy.
Michael Sheen is fronting a new BBC documentary titled "Buried (w/t)," which examines long-standing claims of chemical contamination in South Wales. This unscripted, two-part series is a personal endeavor for Sheen, who grew up in the affected region.
The documentary focuses on the late researcher Douglas Gowan, who had warned about "forever chemicals" buried in the land near farms and communities. Gowan believed these substances posed a lasting threat, but his warnings went unheeded before his death.
Sheen will meet with families, councillors, environmental journalists, forensic scientists, and medical experts. The aim is to seek answers about the area's toxic history and understand the responsibility communities and authorities hold for its future.
"Buried (w/t)" is a co-production between Wall to Wall and Smoke Trail Productions, building on Smoke Trail's BBC Sounds podcast of the same name. The series is scheduled to air on BBC Two, BBC One Wales, and BBC iPlayer.
