Dispatches

Long-running Channel 4 documentary series covering issues about British society, politics, health, religion, international current affairs and the environment. Known for featuring a mole inside organisations under journalistic investigation.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Dispatches
First Air Date	October 30, 1987
Last Air Date	February 9, 2026
Seasons	40
Episodes	1026
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	ITN Productions Bigger Bang Hardcash Productions
Networks	Channel 4

S40E04

Hunting Britain's Fugitives

Thousands of criminals, many of whom are accused of serious, violent crimes, are currently on the run in a hidden criminal justice crisis. From UK safe-houses to Thailand, Matt Shea is on their trail.

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