What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
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Notable Quotes
"What he told me made my blood run cold."
— Michael Sheen , Celebrity
"This stuff builds up in the environment, builds up in animals and fish, and it builds up in us."
— Douglas Gowan , Activist
"I started getting lumps on my shoulder, I caught cancer."
— Michael Phillips , Other
Key People
Douglas Gowan was a researcher and whistleblower who raised alarms about chemical contamination.
Michael Phillips is a former child who played at a contaminated lagoon and believes it impacted his health.
Michael Sheen is a Welsh actor known for his roles in films and television series.
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Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
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