With such a startling real-life story at its centre, you wouldn't immediately think that Toxic Town would be the kind of series underpinned by catchy songs of the nighties and noughties.

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But keeping in with its time period setting, the series manages to weave in notable songs from the period alongside the tragic true story of one of the UK's biggest environmental scandals.

Based on the true story of the Corby toxic waste scandal, the series follows the mothers who sought justice for their children, dozens of whom were born with disabilities. Once realised, the case rocked the former English steel town.

The series centres on some of the voices at the heart of the case and is penned by Jack Thorne, known for his work on His Dark Materials, Best Interests and The Accident.

But what songs were featured in Toxic Town and who composed the score? Read on for everything you need to know.

Toxic Town composer

The composer of Toxic Town is Sion Trefor, who is known for his work on Disney Plus drama Say Nothing and the upcoming Lisa McGee comedy How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.

The multi-instrumentalist is known for his distinct sound which he brings to plenty of the scenes throughout Toxic Town. When a song isn't featured, it's Trefor's soundtrack that can be heard throughout the series, with upbeat tracks, soft piano and strings all featuring.

Toxic Town soundtrack

Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Lou Wood in Toxic Town sitting on a park bench and holding hands, while each holding a beer can and looking sad.
Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Lou Wood in Toxic Town. Netflix

Episode 1

  • I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
  • Setting Sun - The Chemical Brothers
  • Just - Radiohead
  • Something 4 the Weekend - Super Furry Animals
  • You're Gorgeous - Babybird

Episode 2

  • Speed Your Journey - Treorchy Male Choir
  • 5, 6, 7, 8 - Steps
  • Lonely Soul - Unkle

Episode 3

  • Round Round - Sugababes
  • FEAR - Ian Brown

Episode 4

  • Fifteen Beers - Johnny Paycheck
  • Bulletproof - La Roux
  • High Hopes - Paolo Nutini

Toxic Town is available to watch on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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Authors

Morgan Cormack
Morgan CormackDrama Writer

Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.

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