‘I couldn’t breathe’: the sinister spread of France’s killer seaweed episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 32 MIN

‘I couldn’t breathe’: the sinister spread of France’s killer seaweed

from The Audio Long Read · host The Guardian

After a series of deaths on the beaches of Brittany, one bereaved family set out to prove the foul-smelling bloom was to blame By Marta Zaraska. Read by Lucy Bromilow. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

After a series of deaths on the beaches of Brittany, one bereaved family set out to prove the foul-smelling bloom was to blame By Marta Zaraska. Read by Lucy Bromilow. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/longreadpod">theguardian.com/longreadpod</a>

NOW PLAYING

‘I couldn’t breathe’: the sinister spread of France’s killer seaweed

0:00 32:01

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Audio Long Read?

This episode is 32 minutes long.

When was this The Audio Long Read episode published?

This episode was published on June 5, 2026.

What is this episode about?

After a series of deaths on the beaches of Brittany, one bereaved family set out to prove the foul-smelling bloom was to blame By Marta Zaraska. Read by Lucy Bromilow. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Can I download this The Audio Long Read episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!