We Are England

Episode 1

Coping in Construction

Alfie and his scaffolding gang have seen first-hand the mental health struggles of colleagues in construction. Now they're joining forces with other workers to make a difference.

Episode 2

The Barbershop

After the suicide of a loved one, the owners of a Bedford barbershop take a mental health course to help tackle the issue of male suicide.

Episode 3

Bullseye! Our School of Darts

The Midlands darts academies improving teenagers' mental wellbeing and shaping stars of the future, such as Henry from Derbyshire who's battling it out to be world number one.

Episode 4

Bradford Church of Wrestling

Go behind the scenes as we step into the ring at the Bradford Church of Wrestling.

Episode 5

Hip Hop Family

Can hip-hop, rap and breakdancing help mental health? We look behind the scenes at a unique community project in Plymouth as they build up to one of their biggest shows to date.

Episode 6

Free Falling

Peter, a professional skydiver based in County Durham, has climbed back from suicidal depression and is now on a mission to help others reach new highs with their mental health.

Episode 7

From Conflict to Classroom

Far from home, young refugees from Ukraine and other countries get a second chance in England's schools.

Episode 8

Zoo School

Can working with animals improve behaviour and inspire learning? We follow six Luton teenagers at England's largest zoo.

Episode 9

Our Big Home Education Family

During the pandemic, schools closed leaving parents to home educate. With home education on the rise, we find out why two families chose to home educate their children pre-pandemic.

Episode 10

Make Me a Paramedic

Hina and Sarah are student paramedics, going through a rigorous three-year undergraduate degree whilst learning on the job with the North West Ambulance Service.

Episode 11

Educating Blyth

We follow the reality of school life with staff and students of one forward-thinking secondary school in the industrial port town of Blyth

Episode 12

The Classroom Revolution

It's difficult to pay attention in class when successful people in textbooks don't look like you and unsuccessful ones do. Chaz and Lawrence are on a mission to change that

Episode 13

England's Greatest Showman

Eighty-year-old Nipper is fairground aristocracy, the head of East Anglia's largest family of showmen. We join them on the road, seeing the challenges they face.

Episode 14

Born to Race Part 1

Ruben and Lewis have been racing since the age of four and dream of making it in Formula 1. Now, they're facing a race that could make or break their careers.

Episode 15

Born to Race Part 2

Ruben and Lewis have been racing since the age of four and dream of making it in Formula 1. Now, they're facing a race that could make or break their careers.

Episode 16

Let Us Entertain You

With staycations on the rise, we follow two touring tribute acts over the summer, 'Elvis' and 'Jessie J', as they navigate the ultra-competitive world of holiday park entertainment.

Episode 21

Our Family Cucumber Farm

Tony fears his third-generation family cucumber farm won't survive the season, thanks to rising energy costs. Will this be their last year in business?

Episode 22

Our Cheese Farm

A third-generation dairy farmer who branched out into cheesemaking on a whim finds himself facing growing global demand.

Episode 23

Farming Fields of Gold

29 mins

Shot over the summer of 2022, this fascinating film follows the working life of Cotswold farmer and culinary oil producer Charlie Beldam.

Episode 28

A Night at the Market

Meet the night workers at the UK's largest wholesale market racing against time to get thousands of tonnes of fresh fruit and veg from pallets onto our plates.

Episode 29

Saving Lives by Air

Grappling with cardiac arrests, road traffic accidents and even a wasp attack, the medics and aviators of the East Anglian Air Ambulance stand ready to fly, 24/7.

Episode 34

Northern Sole

This year, New Balance celebrated 40 years of Cumbrian manufacturing by producing a special set of trainers to commemorate its milestone. The tongue proudly says 'Made In England'.

Episode 35

Dementia, Music and Us

Episode 40

Athletes of the Sky

Nine-year-old Harry isn't like his friends at school. While they are playing computer games at home, he is down the allotment looking after his pigeons.

Episode 48

England's Next Lionesses

Episode 51

What Happened Next: The Real Phoenix Nights

A year on since the original programme aired on BBC1, We Are England returns to the club to find out how they are getting on.

Episode 52

What Happened Next: Fighting For Our Homes

Neighbours on a Leeds housing estate fight to keep their community together when faced with eviction from their privately rented homes. We we join the residents of the estate one year later as they adapt to new living situations.

Episode 54

What Happened Next: Hanging onto Home

Almost a year on since the original programme aired on BBC1, We Are England returns to this south Acton estate to find out how Yacob and his family have fared.

Episode 55

What Happened Next: Knife Angels

Teesside is one of the worst places for knife crime, so how should £3.5 million of new government cash be spent tackling the problem?

Episode 56

To the Manor Farm