Dispatches
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About
Long-running Channel 4 documentary series covering issues about British society, politics, health, religion, international current affairs and the environment. Known for featuring a mole inside organisations under journalistic investigation.
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Episodes
1987
The Plutonium Black Market
Investigating the black market in weapons grade uranium operated from Khartoum.
In The Red
Investigation of the alleged misuse of funds at three Labour Party Social Clubs in Dundee.
AIDS - The Unheard Voices
The program challenges the theory that AIDS is caused by the H.I.V. virus and discusses the social pressures on those diagnosed as H.I.V. positive.
Divided by Law
Explains how new D.N.A. testing techniques could help to re-unite divided immigrant families and looks at claims that the government has delayed progress pending on legislation.
Selling the Tunnel
TVS's Business Unit tells the inside story of the Eurotunnel Management Team's battle to persuade the City and the public to back the issue of shares and raise capital.
Gunning for Government
The undercover world of arms dealing is revealed by a defector (Frank Turner) who reveals his involvement with the CIA and British Ministry of Defence.
Kimberly Carlile - Falling Through the Net
4 1/2 year old Kimberley was starved, dehydrated and beaten and weighed 24Ibs-small for a normal child her age. Her stepfather Nigel Hall was jailed for life for her murder, the mother Pauline Carlile was jailed 12 years for cruelty.
Korea: Poverty Prohibited
In the run-up to the Olympics, the Seoul urban poor are forced from their homes to make way for the developers.
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About Dispatches
Long-running Channel 4 documentary series covering issues about British society, politics, health, religion, international current affairs and the environment. Known for featuring a mole inside organisations under journalistic investigation. Across 40 seasons and 1026 episodes, originally airing on Channel 4, with status "Returning Series".
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Dispatches flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Dispatches online for free?
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How many episodes does Dispatches have?
Dispatches has 1026 episodes across 40 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Dispatches good? What's the rating?
Dispatches holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Is Dispatches available in English?
Yes — Dispatches was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Dispatches released?
Dispatches first aired in 1987.
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Where can I watch Dispatches for free?
You can watch Dispatches online for free on Bowood.TV. All 1026 episodes across 40 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Dispatches have?
Dispatches currently has 40 seasons and a total of 1026 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Dispatches about?
Long-running Channel 4 documentary series covering issues about British society, politics, health, religion, international current affairs and the environment. Known for featuring a mole inside organisations under journalistic investigation. It belongs to the Documentary, News genres.
In which language is Dispatches originally available?
Dispatches was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Dispatches first released?
Dispatches first premiered on October 30, 1987 (1987). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.
All Seasons
Browse every season of Dispatches — 40 seasons in total
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