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The Truth About Forever Chemicals

Reporter Catrin Nye reveals how PFAS can affect health and contaminate the environment, and she asks if the UK government is doing enough to keep us safe.

Panorama investigates the hidden dangers of PFAS, the so-called ‘forever chemicals’ found in everyday items like waterproof coats and non-stick pans. They are also in our food and water. With exclusive testing, personal stories and expert interviews, reporter Catrin Nye reveals how these toxic substances can affect our health and contaminate the environment, and she asks if the UK government is doing enough to keep us safe.

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28 minutes

Last on

Sat 6 Dec 202500:45
BBC Two

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Credits

ReporterCatrin Nye
ProducerLuke Mendham
DirectorLuke Mendham
ProducerJessica Bell
Executive ProducerMike Lewis
Executive ProducerLeo Telling
EditorKaren Wightman

Broadcasts

  • Mon 1 Dec 202520:00
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Mon 1 Dec 202520:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Mon 1 Dec 202523:15
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Sat 6 Dec 202500:45
    BBC Two

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