Grenfell: Building a Disaster - Ep 4: Who Gives a Damn

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Podcast by BBC

Sep 4, 202417:00News & Politics

A tale of “deliberate and calculated deceit”. Beneath the cladding, a layer of insulation surrounded Grenfell Tower. This too was combustible and on the night of the fire, contributed to how quickly the flames spread. Th...

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