Defenders UK
Observational documentary series following the work of dedicated enforcement officers across the UK as they crack down on crooks and con men.
- 2018-2023
- 6 seasons
- Documentary, Suspense
Observational documentary series following the work of dedicated enforcement officers across the UK as they crack down on crooks and con men.
Season 6 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Falling off the Back of a Lorry
43 mins
A couple have a lucky escape when paving slabs fall off the back of a lorry. To prevent incidents like this HGVs are checked to make sure loads are secure. Plus, an investigation into a trampoline park following a spate of injuries.
Episode 2
Danger in the Skies
43 mins
Can the pilot of a rogue drone that nearly caused a catastrophic mid-air collision with a World War II Hurricane be found? Plus, the hunt is on for three rogue roofers who video themselves mocking their elderly victims.
Episode 3
Driving Test Cheats
43 mins
A man is caught helping people cheat on their driving test. He's captured on CCTV impersonating genuine learner drivers and sitting the theory test for them. A driving instructor explains how doing this is putting other road users at risk.
Episode 4
Forever Home Heartbreak
44 mins
A young couple are left in pieces when a cowboy builder ruins their home. Officials are determined to get justice on their behalf. A used car dealer is caught selling clocked cars. He has wiped nearly 2.9 million miles from 32 cars.
Episode 5
Asbestos Dump
44 mins
Dangerous asbestos is found illegally dumped in a storage container near a school. But who put it there? Plus, a suspect is making millions of pounds by illegally selling prescription-only medicines over the internet.
Episode 6
Death on the Railway
43 mins
A young boy is electrocuted on a train track. But who is to blame? An investigation makes a shocking discovery. A driveway conman with a trail of angry customers, and they crack down on a scam targeting British holidaymakers.
Episode 7
Child Vaping Crisis
44 mins
A schoolgirl goes undercover exposing shops selling illegal vapes to children, while a head teacher claims pupils can't get through a lesson without vaping. Shocking bodycam footage reveals a young family living in rat-infested conditions.
Episode 8
Deadly Toy Stories
43 mins
After a baby almost dies after swallowing a button battery from a dangerous toy, trading standards officers raid a suspect shops. Two rogue chimney sweeps are caught planting dead pigeons in customers' fireplaces in a money-making scam.
Episode 9
River of Sewage
43 mins
Is Britain's biggest water company to blame for shocking pollution. An investigation as 1,000s of dead fish are discovered in contaminated 'dead rivers'. Plus, thousands of dangerous phone chargers with fake safety certificates are seized.
Episode 10
Holiday Hell
44 mins
The holiday scam raking in millions of pounds. But the net closes on the travel agent who is leaving families out of pocket and stranded in the sun. Plus, 100s of cars are driving around with fake MOTs, thanks to a dodgy motor mechanic.