Horizon

Season 19, Episode 12

Episode Title: The Fatal Bargain

Air Date: 1982-04-05

Overview:

Documentary which looks at the outbreak of a new disease in Spain in 1981 which has affected 17,000 people, killing 300, and the confusion which remains as to its causes. Although adulterated olive oil sold by unscrupulous businessmen is thought to be partly to blame, no-one seems sure to what extent.