Kevin McCloud: Slumming It

Series 1 Episode 1
First Broadcast: 9PM Sun 9 May 2010

As Kevin enters Dharavi he finds open sewers, rats and hazardous chemicals everywhere. But this is also a highly organised place, with thousands of tiny industries and a strong sense of community and spirit.

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