Horizon

Season 0, Episode 100

Episode Title: The Great British Drought

Air Date: 1976-05-26

Overview:

Something peculiar has happened to Britain's weather. During the last two months we have heard frequent stories of forest fires, dried-up reservoirs and even rumours of water rationing. How much of it is true and what is the meaning of the present scare? This special report goes behind the scenes and observes that we are indeed facing the worst drought for over 200 years.