Night Force
The people and agencies working busily and sometimes perilously throughout the night in order to keep Britain ticking over.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Documentary
The people and agencies working busily and sometimes perilously throughout the night in order to keep Britain ticking over.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
29 mins
A team of vets perform surgery on a valuable horse. Fishermen battle breakdowns to process a bumper catch of expensive langoustines for mainland Europe. Newcastle's bus cleaners work to have the city's transport ready for commuters.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
29 mins
A Care Call team rush to provide emergency support to clients with different problems. AA mechanics work to rescue stricken motorists. Theatre staff work to get a touring show out in time for panto season.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
29 mins
Bakery staff toil through the night baking fresh products for their customers. Taxi drivers contend with lively customers and a road team battle against the clock to repair one of the UK's busiest sections of road before rush hour.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
29 mins
A courier company faces the busiest night of the year, at Gateshead market, wholesalers work into the early hours in the hope of turning a decent profit and out-of-hours vets have a sickly pup to tend to.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
29 mins
A shift of long-distance lorry drivers transport freight across the UK. A radio DJ keeps Newcastle's insomniacs company, and the city's milkmen enjoy a resurgence in popularity.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
29 mins
A vet practice has its hands full, and one owner has an expensive decision to make. A railway team race against the clock to repair a section of track before the morning commute. A team at a food wholesaler face delays and disruption.
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
29 mins
A mechanic comes to the rescue of stranded motorists, the team at a revolutionary new power station burn rubbish to generate electricity, and torrential rain sees road workers struggle to resurface a vital route before morning rush hour.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
29 mins
A farmer works round the clock to help two of his cows give birth. A locksmith and plumber are called out to two very different emergencies. A Network Rail team battle bad weather to get the track open.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
29 mins
Northumbria Blood Bikes transfer life-saving supplies between hospitals. A Northern Powergrid team tackle power cuts. A cheese factory produces through the night. Markets are bustling ahead of a day of trading.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
29 mins
In Tynemouth, the biggest fish catch of the year is landed with only hours to process it. Refuse collectors get Newcastle's streets clean before dawn breaks. Staff at a shopping mall get ready for Christmas.