Toxic Town soundtrack: Every song featured in Netflix's new miniseries

Toxic Town is Netflix’s latest miniseries that follows the real-life tragic story about a group of mothers who fight powerful authorities responsible for the health issues of the children of the town of Corby, UK. The lead character of Susan McIntyre played by Jodie Whittaker opens the show by singing the famous song ‘I will survive’ by Gloria Gaynor, setting the tone for the series of surviving in the face of hardship. From peppy songs to soft melodies, Toxic Town’s soundtrack plays an important role in the storytelling process.

Toxic Town features classic hits from the 1990s to 2000s. With songs from artists such as The Chemical Brothers, Radiohead, to Sugababes, Toxic Town takes the audience on a spirited journey to experience the never-give-up attitude of the women in the story.

Toxic Town premiered on Netflix on February 27, 2025 with four episodes. The British series was written by His Dark Materials writer Jack Thorne. The show’s haunting background score was composed by Sion Trefor, who is known for Say Nothing on Disney Plus. The soundtrack is available on Spotify and Apple Music.

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Toxic Town song-list

Episode one

• ‘I Will Survive’ – Gloria Gaynor
• ‘Setting Sun’ – The Chemical Brothers
• ‘Just’ – Radiohead
• ‘Something 4 The Weekend’ – Super Furry Animals
• ‘You’re Gorgeous’ – Babybird

Episode two

• ‘5,6,7,8’ – Steps
• ‘Lonely Soul’ – UNKLE feat. Richard Ashcroft
• ‘Speed Your Journey’ – Treorchy Male Choir

Episode three

• ‘Round Round’ – Sugababes
• ‘F.E.A.R.’ – Ian Brown

Episode four

• ‘Fifteen Beers’ – Johnny Paycheck
• ‘Bulletproof’ – La Roux
• ‘High Hopes’ – Paolo Nutini

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What is Toxic Town about?

Set in the small town of Corby, UK, Toxic Town is a story of the real-life tragic Corby toxic water case that resulted in many children being born with deformities. The series follows three mothers, who discover the truth about the mismanagement of steel waste and fight the town’s leadership. Their determination to deliver justice while showcasing their vulnerabilities as parents, brings attention to the case.

The show has been praised by critics and fans for its brilliant performances and the sensitive approach to the tragic story. Toxic’s Town received positive feedback on X:

‘Just binge watched this and it was so good. Robert Carlyle and Jodie Whittaker were brilliant!’

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Cast of Toxic Town

Toxic Town boasts of a stellar star-cast that features several well-known British actors.

• Jodie Whittaker as Susan McIntyre, the mother who takes the lead to expose the town’s wrongdoings in the tragedy
• Aimee Lou Wood as Tracey Taylor, a friend of Susan’s.
• Claudia Jessie as Maggie Mahon, a mother who supports Susan and Tracey in their fight.
• Robert Carlyle as Sam Hagen, a member of the Corby council.
• Brendan Coyle as Roy Thomas, head of the Corby Council.
• Rory Kinnear as Des Collins, the lawyer who helps the mothers fight for justice.
• Karla Crome as Pattie Walker, a mother and friend of Susan’s who joins the fight.

Toxic Town is now available on Netflix.

Read More: Toxic Town cast and character guide: Who plays whom in Netflix’s miniseries

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