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Smallpox in Wales: The Forgotten Killer
Documentary about the smallpox outbreak in South Wales in 1962 that led to the vaccination of nearly a million people, claimed 19 lives and forced the quarantine of thousands.
Documentary. The smallpox outbreak in South Wales in 1962 led to the vaccination of nearly a million people, claimed 19 lives and forced the quarantine of thousands. On the fiftieth anniversary of the outbreak, this programme tells the full story of how the deadly virus brought South Wales to a standstill.
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Wed 21 Mar 201219:30
BBC Two Wales
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Smallpox in Wales
Duration: 01:10
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Arwyn Williams |
| Producer | Tom Ware |
