Dispatches
Channel 4's long-running, award-winning investigative current affairs documentary series. Particularly noted for its undercover reporting.
- 1987-2026
- 40 seasons
- Documentary, News
Channel 4's long-running, award-winning investigative current affairs documentary series. Particularly noted for its undercover reporting.
Season 40 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban
Dispatches investigates why the government banned direct action group Palestine Action, a decision that has sparked intense debate and led to thousands of arrests.
Episode 2
Keir Starmer: Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Lewis Goodall looks back at a torrid first two years as prime minister for Sir Keir Starmer, and asks how he went from winning a 174-seat majority to becoming the most unpopular PM since records began.
Episode 3
Click to Kill: The AI War Machine
With unique access in Ukraine, in Israel and with the US army, this documentary charts the new technological arms race, from AI to drones. Will warfare become less destructive or even more brutal?
Episode 4
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.
Episode 5
Will My Summer Holiday Be Cancelled?
With the Iran War making jet fuel prices soar, are foreign holidays out of the question this year? Or are there bargains to be had if you know where to look?
Episode 6
Hunting the Debt Predators
As the cost of living soars, reporter Ellie Flynn meets the everyday people pushed into exploitative and often dangerous situations with ruthless illegal money lender.