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Michael Sheen Hosts BBC Series on Toxic Contamination

1/26/2026

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The two-part BBC series "Buried" will expose chemical contamination in South Wales and its impact on communities.
Michael Sheen will host the program, based on a Radio 4 podcast, airing on BBC Two, BBC One Wales, and BBC iPlayer.
The series will include interviews with community members, local officials, and experts.
Sheen became involved after meeting researcher Douglas Gowan, who warned about these chemicals before his death in 2018.

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Story summary

The two-part BBC series "Buried" will expose chemical contamination in South Wales and its impact on communities.
Michael Sheen will host the program, based on a Radio 4 podcast, airing on BBC Two, BBC One Wales, and BBC iPlayer.
The series will include interviews with community members, local officials, and experts.
Sheen became involved after meeting researcher Douglas Gowan, who warned about these chemicals before his death in 2018.