1950s Post War Home: Flammable Plastic Fashion And Exploding Chemistry Sets

Suzannah Lipscomb investigates the hidden dangers of the post-war home, filled with deathtraps created by plastic innovations, brand new kitchen appliances, and children's chemistry kits. Each year in Britain, 300 children and older adults lost their lives due to burns from flammable materials such as plastic nightgowns. From Hidden Killers, Series 1, Episode 4 Best History Documentaries is part of The Little Dot Studios Network. Please forward any queries to [email protected]. #HistoryDocumentary #HistoryHit #HiddenKillers

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