The Netflix series, Toxic Town, is a dramatized account of the Corby toxic waste scandal, which occurred in the Northamptonshire town of Corby. In 1979, the Corby Steelworks closed, leaving thousands unemployed. The local council launched a regeneration project, which involved moving millions of tonnes of contaminated waste to Deene Quarry. Years later, concerns arose when mothers living near the reclamation site gave birth to children with upper limb deformities. A study found that birth defects in Corby were three times higher than in the surrounding area. The council's mismanagement of toxic waste was blamed, and a landmark court ruling recognized airborne pollutants as a cause of harm to unborn babies. The show features an ensemble cast, including Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, and Claudia Jessie, and is written by Jack Thorne. The series aims to bring attention to the scandal and its implications for environmental justice.