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Season 1 – War on Plastic

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Anita's attention shifts to plastics in the bathroom and Hugh learns about microplastics in the water and air.

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Helen Brown Daily Telegraph (UK) 06/17/2019
4/5
The greatest insanity highlighted by the programme was our addiction to bottled water. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 06/11/2019
4/5
For once I won't grumble about TV documentaries' addiction to japery to make points because War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita had such very good points to make. Go to Full Review Suzi Feay Financial Times 06/10/2019
4/5
Hard-hitting environmental journalism rubs along with awareness-raising stunts and a trial involving a cross-section of the Great British Public. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) 06/17/2019
The recycling business/racket has long been in need of a hard stare and Mr Fearnley-Fruitandvegstall and co-presenter Anita Rani were just the pair to do it. Go to Full Review Sara Wallis Daily Mirror (UK) 06/17/2019
It aims to shame us into change - and it works. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 06/11/2019
4/5
Uncovering the truth of what happens to at least some of our rubbish, when we believe it is being responsibly recycled, took [Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall] into a new league of investigative journalism. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

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Anita Rani

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 9, 2020 Anita discovers the greatest source of single-use plastics, while Hugh goes on the trail of the ubiquitous water bottle. Details Episode 2 Aired May 12, 2020 Shampoos, toothpaste, makeup, shower gels and other bathroom products almost always come packaged in plastic; Anita visits the local sewer and discovers wet wipes are another huge problem. Details Episode 3 Aired May 19, 2020 Anita and Hugh investigate if it is possible to avoid wrapping, decorations and cheap plastic presents during the Christmas season. Details Episode 4 Airs undefined Hugh and Anita continue their war on plastic as they investigate teabags and sandwich packets, and challenge a British family to go plastic free on a budget. Details

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War on Plastic — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
KNOWC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 9, 2020