Episodes (25)

How to Blow Your Pension
S29E01 · How to Blow Your Pension

Jan 12, 2015

Changes to the rules regarding private pension withdrawals mean some retirees are planning on raiding their pension pot to take luxury holidays or pay of debts. Michael Buerk asks if the state will be left to pick up the pieces.

Low Pay Britain
S29E02 · Low Pay Britain

Jan 19, 2015

As parties launch their General Election campaigns focusing on Britain's economic recovery, Morland Sanders investigates the reality of the workforce today and shows how major companies are saving money on wages and taxes.

The Great Car Con
S29E03 · The Great Car Con

Jan 26, 2015

British motorists were told that diesel would be the cheap, environmentally friendly fuel of the future but growing concerns over harmful emissions and the reliability of emissions tests have led to calls for surcharges or bans on diesels.

The Secrets of the Parking Wardens
S29E04 · The Secrets of the Parking Wardens

Feb 16, 2015

The number of parking tickets issues by private firms has rocketed since 2007, with more than 2.5 million issued annually. Reporter Antony Barnett goes undercover to investigate why complaints against them have also grown.

Politicians for Hire II
S29E05 · Politicians for Hire II

Feb 23, 2015

Dispatches goes undercover once again to expose the cash-for-access scandal of MP's accepting fees to provide access to government. This time two former Foreign Secretaries are the target of the sting operation.

Britain's Benefits Crackdown
S29E06 · Britain's Benefits Crackdown

Mar 02, 2015

The Government has vowed to clampdown on benefit claimants and has introduced a new system of sanctions against those it thinks are abusing the system. Liz MacKean meets those hit by the new penalties.

Benefits Britain: Universal Credit
S29E07 · Benefits Britain: Universal Credit

Mar 09, 2015

The Government is introducing the new Universal Credit in the biggest welfare reform in a generation. It is claimed the new benefit is helping people back into work, Dispatches investigates claims the new system is a shambles.

Britain's Defence Squeeze
S29E08 · Britain's Defence Squeeze

Mar 16, 2015

In the wake of significant cuts to the UK defence budget, Morland Sanders asks if the nation is still able to defend itself adequately in the face of a growing range of threats.

How to Buy a Meeting with a Minister
S29E09 · How to Buy a Meeting with a Minister

Mar 23, 2015

In the run-up to the General Election, Antony Barnett presents an undercover investigation into the way in which donors can pay to attend social functions with government ministers to discuss "issues".

The Secrets of Sports Direct
S29E10 · The Secrets of Sports Direct

Apr 27, 2015

How does Sports Direct sell it's trainers and clothing so cheaply? Harry Wallop examines the hidden costs behind the success of the high street store who have been accused of "reprehensible" business practices.

Trains: Are You Paying Too Much?
S29E11 · Trains: Are You Paying Too Much?

Jun 01, 2015

As rail passenger numbers hit an all-time high Morland Sanders goes undercover inside one of Britain's biggest rail operators to examine the key problems of ticket pricing, overcrowding and compensation claims.

Where to Save Your Money
S29E12 · Where to Save Your Money

Jun 08, 2015

Interest rates are at their lowest in 300 years, Channel 4 News Business Editor Siobhan Kennedy reports on the problems facing savers and examines some of the options available to them in a confusing market.

Exams: Cheating the System?
S29E13 · Exams: Cheating the System?

Jun 15, 2015

Seyi Rhodes examines how some schools and pupils are coping with the stresses and strains of the exam system by bending the rules. He speaks to 'whistleblowers' within the education sector who reveal some of the tactics used.

The Great British Property Divide
S29E14 · The Great British Property Divide

Jun 22, 2015

From million-pound flats to so-called "poor doors", Morland Sanders investigates how rising house prices can transform communities and the impact the right-to-buy law will have on the property divide.

Salt: Are You Eating Too Much?
S29E15 · Salt: Are You Eating Too Much?

Jun 29, 2015

Amidst calls to reduce the amount of salt consumed in our diets, reporter Tazeen Ahmad uncovers disturbing evidence that the labelling of salt content on our food is far from always accurate.

Kids in Crisis
S29E16 · Kids in Crisis

Jul 01, 2015

In this hour-long special report Dispatches meets with four families who all have children who suffer from mental illness. The lack of local residential care means these youngsters have to be separated from their loved ones to seek help.

How Councils Blow Your Millions
S29E17 · How Councils Blow Your Millions

Jul 06, 2015

Dispatches reporter Antony Barnett investigates the secretive deals that British local authorities have done with banks around the world that are costing the UK taxpayer millions of pounds.

Escape from Isis
S29E18 · Escape from Isis

Jul 15, 2015

In this one-hour special report Dispatches reveals the brutal regime millions of women face when living under the control of the so-called Islamic State and meets a dedicated team of men risking their lives to free them.

Hunted - Gay and Afraid
S29E19 · Hunted - Gay and Afraid

Jul 23, 2015

Dispatches investigates the well-funded global network of groups that are supporting a new wave of anti-gay legislation around the world including America's "World Congress of Families".

How to Stop Your Nuisance Calls II
S29E20 · How to Stop Your Nuisance Calls II

Oct 26, 2015

Millions of people are plagued by nuisance callers trying to sell them things that they don't want, Dispatches goes undercover to investigate the cold calling industry and meets the people fighting back.

Aldi's Supermarket Secrets
S29E21 · Aldi's Supermarket Secrets

Nov 09, 2015

Discount supermarket chain Aldi continues to go from strength to strength, recently overtaking Waitrose as Britain's sixth biggest supermarket. Morland Sanders goes undercover to see if quality and service are suffering.

Britain's Nightmare New Homes
S29E22 · Britain's Nightmare New Homes

Nov 16, 2015

With the Government pledging to build a million new homes across Britain by 2020, Seyi Rhodes investigates if the rush to build so many new houses is having an impact on the quality these homes.

Low Pay Britain II
S29E23 · Low Pay Britain II

Dec 07, 2015

The Government has promised to help create 3 million apprenticeships alongside a new national living wage. Dispatches investigates claims that some employers are wasting public money and abusing the trust placed in them.

How the Monarchy Can Make You Millions
S29E24 · How the Monarchy Can Make You Millions

Dec 14, 2015

Around 800 companies hold royal warrants and it is thought that they make an extra £4 billion a year because of it. With the stakes so high, Antony Barnett examines the system of granting royal approval.

The Children Who Beat Ebola
S29E25 · The Children Who Beat Ebola

Dec 22, 2015

The remarkable story of five extraordinary children in Sierra Leone who fought off the deadly Ebola virus and overcame loss and social stigma to rebuild their lives.

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Dispatches Season 21 (2023) is released on Feb 12, 2023 and the latest season 29 of Dispatches is released in 2023. Watch Dispatches online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. Dispatches is directed by Richard Sanders,Ed Harriman,Roger Corke,Jane Drinkwater and created by Sara Afshar with Anthony Barnett and .

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