Dispatches (1987)
An in-depth look at news stories. Documentaries that take you behind the scenes giving an insight into people's lives or institutions.
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- 1 1. The Battle for Haiti2011-01-09On the night of the Haiti earthquake something happened in downtown Port au Prince - which would leave the fate of all the aid efforts and the country's future hanging in the balan
- 2 2. Fish Unwrapped2011-01-15An investigation into the fish sold on Britain's high street to find out where it is sourced, how it is processed and what is actually in it.
- 3 3. Tabloid's Dirty Secrets2011-02-07Following the resignation of the Downing Street's head of communications Andy Coulson, charting the unfolding events in the phone hacking scandal.
- 4 4. Lessons in Hate and Violence2011-02-14Dispatches goes undercover to investigate allegations that, behind closed doors, some Muslim secondary schools in Britain run by Islamic organizations teach a message of hatred and
- 5 5. The Truth About Hospital Food2011-02-21Reporter Mark Sparrow examines the quality of hospital food after his 10 week stay in hospital. With people leaving hospitals malnourished and complaints of disgusting food, the re
- 6 6. Secret NHS Diaries2011-02-28Looking at what care is like for three people during the last weeks of their lives, at home, in a care home, and in hospital.
- 7 7. Selling Off Britain2011-03-07A live debate asking whether Britain should sell off its assets to cut the national debt.
- 8 8. Britain's Secret Fat Cats2011-03-14Investigating whether private outsourcing companies are set to benefit from the government's cuts to public sector funding.
- 9 9. Train Journeys from Hell2011-03-21Investigating complaints of overcrowded trains, delays, cancellations and high ticket prices on British railway journeys.
- 10 10. BP: In Deep Water2011-03-28An investigation into oil company BP - reporting on its oil spills in the gulf of Mexico and similar incidents and its relationship with Government.
- 11 11. Cashing in on Degrees2011-04-04A look at the rise in University fees and those who enjoy the perks and privileges from them.
- 12 12. Undercover Hospital2011-04-11An undercover investigation in one of the country's busiest NHS hospitals as it faces multi-million-pound cuts and hundreds of job losses in the next year.
- 13 13. A Year Inside Number 102011-05-09A look at the coalition government one year on - looking at the trial and tribulations they faced.
- 14 14. The Truth About Going Under the Knife2011-05-16Investigating whether new innovations in medical procedures and technologies can compromise patient safety.
- 15 15. The Truth About Your Dentist2011-05-23Sam Lister, The Times' Health Editor, investigates NHS dentists looking at dentists which overcharge patients for treatments and constraints the NHS causes.
- 16 16. America's Secret Killers2011-06-06An investigation into America's 'kill/capture' programme to discover new evidence of the strategy's impact, and its costs.
- 17 17. The Thief Catchers2011-06-13A look at a radical scheme in Bristol to deal with repeat criminal offender
- 18 18. Conservation's Dirty Secrets2011-06-20Dispatches reporter Oliver Steeds travels the globe to investigate the conservation movement and its major organizations.
- 19 19. The Real Price of Gold2011-06-27A look at the British gold industry focusing on ethical sources, mining techniques and gold recycling.
- 20 20. Landlords from Hell2011-07-04An investigation into rogue landlords offering shoddy housing and the illegal practices they use to exploit tenants.
- 21 21. Murder on Honeymoon2011-07-11A look at the murder of Anni Dewani - a woman who died under mysterious circumstances on her honeymoon in South Africa.
- 22 22. How to buy a football club2011-07-18A look at how easy it is for ex-players and businessmen to bypass football regulations to gain a profit from selling football clubs.
- 23 23. Murdoch: The Mogul Who Screwed the News2011-07-27
- 24 24. The Truth About Drugs in Football2011-09-12Investigates the use of both recreational and performance-enhancing substances in football.
- 25 25. Gypsy Eviction: The Fight for Dale Farm2011-09-19On the day that the mass eviction was due to start on Dale Farm, Britain's largest traveller site, investigates the controversial relations between gypsies and travellers, their ne
- 26 26. The Wonderful World of Tony Blair2011-09-26Peter Oborne investigates the former PM's eight figure fortune that he has accrued since departing Downing Street in June 2007. The bulk of his income is through his consultancy fi
- 27 27. Can You Trust Your Doctor?2011-10-03Revealing the failing doctors that slip through the net.
- 28 28. Britain's Rubbish2011-10-10An investigation into Britain's waste disposal industry, exposing criminals who profit from illegal dumping and looking at what actually happens to the recycling.
- 29 29. Britain's Sex Gangs2011-11-07Investigates street gangs that groom young girls for sex.
- 30 30. Landlords from Hell: Update2011-12-05A follow up to this years earlier programme, investigating rogue landlords and Britain's bad housing
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