August 19th 2024.
The waterways in the UK are in a dire state, and it seems like the situation is only getting worse. In a recent announcement, Channel 4 revealed their plans for a new drama series that will delve into the ongoing sewage crisis in Britain. Titled "Isle of Sh*te", this factual drama aims to bring attention to the rivers of waste that have been plaguing the country. It's set to have the same impact as the 2023 tell-all Partygate did for the Tories.
The show follows two unlikely small-town detectives as they investigate the sudden disappearance of fish in their local river. Little did they know, this would lead them to uncover a country-wide conspiracy that will spark a decade-long investigation into one of the foulest corporate scandals in British history. Does this sound familiar? Well, it should, as this is happening in rivers and even seaside areas near you as we speak.
"Isle of Sh*te" is brought to you by the makers of Channel 4's own Partygate, written and directed by Joseph Bullman, the mastermind behind last year's Partygate. This series provided a glimpse into the inner workings of the Conservative party and their behaviour behind closed doors during lockdown. Joseph shared his thoughts on Channel 4's decision to commission his new series, saying, "Channel 4 was the only broadcaster that could have made Partygate, and its decision to commission Isle of Sh*te is just as brave. It explores corporate lawbreaking and a national scandal that has the potential to surpass other scandals that have come to light in recent years."
Speaking of Partygate, it was a dramatic reenactment of the Tories' actions during the Covid pandemic. Rita Daniels, the Commissioning Editor for Channel 4, expressed her excitement to be working with the exceptional team behind Partygate again. This time, "Isle of Sh*te" will expose a story of corporate greed, shedding light on how these companies have been getting away with polluting our precious resources for so long.
Last year, water companies in the UK dumped raw sewage into the waterways for a total of 3.6 million hours, which is equivalent to 410 years of sewage-dumping in just one year. This is not only disgusting but also highly dangerous, as sewage is a breeding ground for parasites such as E-Coli, COVID, unmetabolized drugs, and other human pathogens.
This isn't the first time that Channel 4 has tackled the issue of pollution in the nation. Earlier this year, comedian Joe Lycett from Birmingham shed light on the issue in his documentary, "Joe Lycett vs. Sewage." Through various stunts, he raised awareness about what's going on in our waterways, including the release of his "Turdcast" podcast and a live event where he "accidentally" fouled Albert Dock in Liverpool with the contents of his Turdis.
During the show, Joe even provided a sample of his own waste to scientist Dr Francis, who showed him how waste is broken down in the sewage network. This was enough to make Joe flee in disgust, begging the camera crew to leave the scene.
In recent years, the system meant to handle the country's waste has crumbled, with water companies like Wessex, Thames, and Southern Water releasing sewage into the wild for a total of 3500 hours in 2022. According to regulations, water companies should only spill over in the event of heavy rain to dilute the contents and prevent flooding with raw sewage.
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In other news, Channel 4 has been experiencing some chaos as one star quit the show after just 24 hours due to grueling conditions. They are also feeling frustrated after a star was confirmed for the Strictly 2024 cast. Stay tuned for more updates on "Isle of Sh*te" and other upcoming shows on Channel 4.
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