Toxic Town's real-life figures as show tops Netflix streaming chart
Toxic Town tells the story of a group of mothers who take on their local council over toxic waste mismanagement that led to their children's disabilities
Toxic Town tells the story of a group of mothers who take on their local council over toxic waste mismanagement that led to their children's disabilities
The new Netflix drama, Toxic Town, tells the gripping tale of a group of mothers who band together to challenge their local council over the mismanagement of toxic waste, which they believe led to their children's disabilities. The show, which was released on February 27, has quickly become the most-watched TV programme in the UK on the streaming platform, surpassing American Murder Gabby Petito and Robert De Niro's Zero Day.
The series, set in Corby, Northamptonshire, boasts a star-studded cast including Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Claudia Jessie, Brendan Coyle and Robert Carlyle.
It follows the journey of these mothers as they confront their town's council after discovering their children were born with limb differences and health issues due to alleged toxic waste mismanagement.
But are the characters and stories in Toxic Town real?
Let's delve deeper into the series to uncover the true story that inspired this drama.
Are the characters in Toxic Town real? Des (Rory Kinnear) represents the affected mothers in Toxic Town. (Image:
Netflix)Most of the characters in Toxic Town are based on actual individuals affected by the scandal.
Leading the cast is Jodie Whittaker, who portrays Susan McIntyre, a mother whose son, Connor, was born with a deformed hand. In real life, Connor was subjected to bullying at school because of his hand and underwent several corrective surgeries during his childhood, including one where two of his toes were grafted onto his hand, reports Surrey Live.
Despite these procedures, Connor never achieved a pincer grip with his hand.
The real McIntyre opened up about her harrowing experience when she was in the hospital with other new mothers. Recalling chilling memories, she said: "I was in hospital with lots of other mothers having babies, and some of them had babies that had problems with their limbs," and added, "And I'd say, 'Oh, you'll be all right,' and I'd comfort them, and then four months later, the same thing happened to me. I had a baby with the exact same thing. And I did think that was strange."
In the gripping BBC series Sex Education, Aimee Lou Wood takes on the heart-wrenching role of Tracey Taylor, who tragically lost her daughter Shelby just four days following birth. Claudia Jessie embodies the challenging life of Maggie Mahon, whose newborn faced limb defects.
Brendan Coyle as council leader Roy in Toxic Town (Image:
Netflix)Robert Carlyle delivers a compelling performance as councillor Sam Hagen, depicted as supporting victims and aiming to reveal the council's misdeeds. His character is based on a key political figure - a Labour councillor and later deputy leader, renowned for leaking information to lawyer Des Collins regarding the cover-up.
The highly-anticipated finale pays homage to the late councillor with a poignant tribute, marking his contributions and influence.
Rory Kinnear, renowned for his roles in the James Bond sagas, portrays Des Collins, the determined solicitor who galvanized the legal challenge against Corby Borough Council, giving the affected families a voice and fighting their battle in the High Court.
Although "Toxic Town" brings to screen various actual individuals who were instrumental in the scandal, it also introduces fictional characters to enrich the narrative and drive the drama home.
Corby Borough Council's Roy Thomas, played by Brendan Coyle, is a character based on various individuals and their views on the council at the time, highlighting how job creation and growth took precedence over environmental concerns.
Jodie Whittaker as Susan in Toxic Town. Pictured alongside the real Susan affected by the toxic waste scandal (Image:
James Stack/Netflix)Series writer Jack Thorne explained, "With Roy, I really wanted to make sure that we were explaining why he believes what he believes," referencing the character's experience of witnessing 11,000 people queuing outside the unemployment office and his fears for the town's survival amidst industrial decline.
"Roy prioritizes jobs and growth over safety, but that's what he's been taught, that's the life he's led."
Additionally, council leaders Pat Miller and Bill Martin are fictional characters, while council whistleblower Ted Jenkins, played by Stephen McMillan, is also fictional, representing the real-life whistleblowers who exposed the council's shortcuts.
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