Dispatches
Series Overview
An in-depth look at news stories. Documentaries that take you behind the scenes giving an insight into people's lives or institutions.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
40 Seasons • 1030 Episodes
1987 – Present
Premiered: Fri, Oct 30, 1987
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 40, Episode 8: “Britain's Gaza Secrets Exposed”
With access to unpublished internal Whitehall documents, Dispatches reveals how the UK government responded to alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
1987
8 Episodes →
1988
34 Episodes →
1989
39 Episodes →
1990
39 Episodes →
1991
35 Episodes →
1992
34 Episodes →
1993
34 Episodes →
1994
34 Episodes →
1995
26 Episodes →
1996
30 Episodes →
1997
24 Episodes →
1998
28 Episodes →
1999
27 Episodes →
2000
20 Episodes →
2001
10 Episodes →
2002
10 Episodes →
2003
10 Episodes →
2004
10 Episodes →
2005
28 Episodes →
2006
26 Episodes →
2007
42 Episodes →
2008
41 Episodes →
2009
38 Episodes →
2010
33 Episodes →
2011
30 Episodes →
2012
30 Episodes →
2013
38 Episodes →
2014
30 Episodes →
2015
28 Episodes →
2016
28 Episodes →
2017
29 Episodes →
2018
26 Episodes →
2019
29 Episodes →
2020
18 Episodes →
2021
23 Episodes →
2022
21 Episodes →
2023
12 Episodes →
2024
13 Episodes →
2025
10 Episodes →
2026
8 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Channel 4 Dispatches Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-22
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dispatches
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What is Dispatches about?
An in-depth look at news stories. Documentaries that take you behind the scenes giving an insight into people's lives or institutions.
How many seasons does Dispatches have?
Dispatches comprises 40 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Dispatches?
Key cast members in Dispatches include Not specified.
Who created or directed Dispatches?
Dispatches was developed and directed by Not specified.