The Great Plague - Season 1 Episode 2 Decimation
In the second episode, Xand heads to St Barts hospital to look back at historical records which show that nursing staff stayed behind and risked their lives to help the sick. Elsewhere, John investigates why infection rates were so different between the rich and poor, examining clothes typical for each group in the 17th century.
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Channel 5
- Keyword: black death, plague
- Cast: Raksha Dave, Xand van Tulleken, John Sergeant