Police Interceptors

Documentary series profiling the work of high-speed police units across Britain.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 0h 45m

Release: 2008

Rating: 7.8

Season 1 - Police Interceptors
2008-05-09
"Police chase a drug dealer down a motorway at night; a drunk driver risks his life in a bid to escape arrest; and one of Armed with outrageously fast cars and the very latest kit, the police interceptors are the new kids on the block in the fight against crime \u2013 and they are getting results fast. Essex\u2019s most wanted car thieves leads the interceptors on a high-speed pursuit."
2008-05-16
"After ramming one Evo, a criminal causes chaos by driving up a one-way street in the wrong direction. But this hapless hooligan is not prepared for the force\u2019s secret weapon \u2013 Stinger."
2008-05-23
"Armed with outrageously fast cars and the very latest kit, the police interceptors are the new kids on the block in the fight against crime \u2013 and they are getting results fast. The government is spending serious money on cutting-edge technology and hand-picked, highly trained officers. Using Essex as a test bed, they have created the hardest-hitting police unit in the country."
2008-05-30
"In this instalment, police chase an escaped prisoner down a dual carriageway; a stolen van carves a chaotic course through suburban streets; and the interceptor chopper joins the hunt for an armed robber.Elsewhere, the Air Support Unit harnesses its multi-million pound chopper to search for an armed robber in a late-night scramble."
2008-06-06
"In this instalment, a criminal in a Lexus flees the interceptors but regrets his actions when his luxury car ends up a total wreck. Elsewhere, an Essex girl\u2019s car grabs the cops\u2019 attention; and one of the interceptors\u2019 Mitsubishi Evos takes a battering."
2008-06-13
"In the final instalment, a BMW driver with a suspect package risks his life to escape the police; and the interceptors uncover the hideout of a gang of prolific robbers."
2008-06-20
"The final episode in the documentary series profiling the work of a high-speed police interception unit in Essex."
Season 2 - Police Interceptors
2008-10-10
"Technology and old-fashioned police legwork combine when the number plate on a drug dealer\u2019s car flashes up a warning. What the dealer does next forces the team to take desperate measure to get their man. \n\nElsewhere, the interceptors launch a chase to catch a couple of knife-wielding robbers in a stolen Toyota. And officers\u2019 patience is sorely tested when a driver protests about a minor offence."
2008-10-17
"A transit van tries to shake off the Interceptors in the back alleys of North East London, while another unit races deep into the countryside where a tractor's overturned and the driver's fighting for his life. The Air Support Unit's chopper uses its hi-tech kit to hunt a car thief in Southend."
2008-10-24
"The interceptors embark on a high-speed chase when thieves steal a BMW. A drunk driver is detained and police must contend with a group of menacing teenagers."
2008-10-31
"With a population of 1.3 million people and a network of major motorways, Essex is a tough patch to police. The interceptor team is manned by 20 hand-picked officers who are specially trained to drive at high speeds."
2008-11-07
"Officers pursue a group of international car thieves attempting to leave the country in a stolen BMW. In Southend, burglary suspects fleeing back to London are surrounded by multiple interceptor units. And the cops chase a drunk driver through Epping Forest."
2008-11-14
"The police dog unit is called into action to chase a thief. The pursuit of a Range Rover leads the interceptors to a haul of stolen cars. And tensions run high when the cops are put on intruder alert."
2008-11-21
"When the registration plate of a drug dealer flashes up, it\u2019s time for the Police Interceptors to do their thing; can they catch their criminal in time? Also in this episode, it\u2019s up to the team to stop two knife-wielding burglars from doing any further damage\u2026"
2009-02-13
"The officers in Essex are called on to take drastic action when a pursuit from London arrives in their area. A car thief is forced to face the consequences of his actions, and a drug search in Basildon yields some curious discoveries"
2009-02-20
"Members of Essex's high-speed police interception unit chase a kidnapper in a lorry across three counties. Elsewhere, the team's adapted vehicles are pushed to speeds of up to 115mph while in pursuit of a joyrider. The officers also get a chance to drive with the Subaru World Rally team"
2009-02-27
"The high-speed police interception unit pursues a stolen car through the suburbs of Essex until the thieves turn into a cul-de-sac and, though seemingly trapped, still try to escape. Elsewhere, officers deal with a fight outside a nightclub and tackle boy racers in Southend"
2009-03-02
"Essex's high-speed police interception unit chases the drivers of a stolen BMW X5, and the Stanway team gives two unsuspecting car thieves an early morning wake-up call. Elsewhere, officers discover a vehicle that has been turned into a four-wheeled petrol bomb, and a road-tax evader encounters trouble with the law."
2009-03-06
"The interceptors chase a stolen 4x4, give a couple of car thieves an early wake-up call and tackle a road-tax evader. In the second edition, Stanway Police are first on the scene of a bad car crash on a country road; and four cop cars pursue a speeding jeep down the M25."
2009-03-13
"The interceptors tackle a dangerous felon brandishing a machete and a car thief in a 4x4. Elsewhere, the chief inspector unveils the latest weapon in the interceptors\u2019 ongoing fight against crime."
2009-03-20
"This last episode offers a look back at the highlights of the series, including the unit\u2019s efforts to catch a thief in a stolen 4x4 who tried to run a police Evo off the road. Elsewhere, officers have a trick up their sleeves when a speeding driver attempts to outrun nine cop cars and a helicopter."
Season 3 - Police Interceptors
2010-06-07
"Officers pursue a fake ambulance and try and stop an out-of-control 4x4 as it is driven dangerously through the streets of Basildon."
2010-06-14
"In this week\u2019s instalment, the Interceptors pursue a gang of thieves targeting plumbers\u2019 merchants. And a fleeing vehicle drives the wrong way round a busy roundabout, resulting in a terrible crash."
2010-06-21
"The action-packed documentary series continues. In this instalment, four joyriders have a lucky escape from the wreckage of a Ford Mondeo, stolen property is found in the back of a vehicle, and the interceptors have to rush to stop a suicidal man from jumping on to the M25."
2010-06-28
"The officers intercept a stolen car, foil a cannabis grower, engage in a series of drugs raids and calm a drunken sailor."
2010-07-05
"The team must intervene when a husband is brutally attacked by his wife on the street. Elsewhere, the interceptors go on the trail of one of the largest stolen car operations in Essex. And a stolen 4x4 heads off-road in an attempt to outrun the police. Will this machine be a match for the interceptors\u2019 Evos?"
2010-07-12
"In this instalment, police negotiator Inspector Emma Brookes races to reach a suicidal man threatening to jump from a roof forty miles away. Can Biggers get her there on time in one of the Evos? Meanwhile, Andy chases a suspected drug dealer, Emily catches a drink-driver and one of the Evos comes a cropper on the A12. Elsewhere this week, the Air Support Unit tracks a fugitive car thief, and a man is caught with a van of stolen clothes. Finally, Grant discovers the future of British pop music - in Brentwood."
2010-07-19
"Shaun and Grant stop a gang of car thieves on the job - and then make a sensational discovery. Biggers helps transform the streets of Clacton into a helipad to allow the air ambulance to land, while Emily, Steve and Russ nick two dodgy geezers with a couple of dodgy vans. Also this week, officers conduct an automatic number plate recognition sting operation outside Essex's biggest shopping centre. Andy and Biggers help get the M25 moving after a three-car shunt brings the mighty motorway to a standstill. Elsewhere in the county, Gerry arrests an 18-year-old youth who fancies himself an expert in the law. And Andy helps an officer who has dropped his handcuffs down a drain..."
2010-07-28
"A massive manhunt ensues after three suspects flee onto a farm. The team raids a drugs den, and officers stumble across a suspicious-looking postman."
2010-08-06
"A knife-wielding man ruins New Year celebrations, and the interceptors race to capture a gang of fugitives. As snow causes chaos on the roads, Grant becomes furious with the guardian of a child travelling without a seat belt."
2010-08-13
"Biggers and Andy track down a suspected drug runner on the M25. Emily and Grant join forces with Ofcom to raid an illegal pirate radio station. The new Evo 10 goes down a storm with thousands of boy racers at the national car cruise."
2010-08-20
"The officers intercept three men armed with a burglary toolkit and apprehend a suspected drug-driver."
2010-08-27
"Officers contend with riotous World Cup revellers, an offender who has breached his ASBO and a shifty suspected drug dealer. Elsewhere, the interceptors are forced to close the Dartford Crossing in order to halt a stolen vehicle."
2010-09-03
"The cops are on the trail of a group of thieves who targeted a supermarket. A rude biker finds himself the subject of police attention, and a disqualified driver tries to evade the long arm of the law."
2010-09-10
"The chopper goes after an armed robber, Zippy the sniffer dog makes an interesting discovery and the team's new recruits are put to the test by a pair of suspected burglars."
2010-09-17
"The team pulls over a very angry driver and the Air Support Unit has its work cut out pursuing an athletic burglar."
Season 4 - Police Interceptors
2011-06-13
"A drunk driver leads the interceptors on a merry-go-round. The team joins forces with the chopper to track down a wanted criminal on a motorbike, and a young driver crashes straight into an unmarked police car."
2011-06-20
"The unit uses 20 cars and two helicopters in its pursuit of a reckless driver across two counties. Officers also discover more than expected when they track down a runaway motorcyclist, and a torrential downpour hampers the work of law enforcers at a traffic collision on the M1."
2011-06-27
"The unit pursues an armed drink-driver through a graveyard, and a romantic night out is disrupted by an alcohol-fuelled brawl. Officers also give a lesson in road safety to a man who used his moped to transport more people than it was designed for."
2011-07-04
"Officers track down a driver trying to outrun the law, and hatch a plan to apprehend a disqualified motorist. Elsewhere, a man makes a feeble effort to hide his identity from the police."
2011-07-11
"A drug dealer who has been driving dangerously reveals a surprising amount of information when he is pulled over, and friends try to baffle the team by changing their names. Also, an officer has a shock in store for for a law-breaking driver."
2011-07-18
"A large quantity of drugs is discovered when an uninsured motorist is pulled over, the helicopter is used to track down a pair of burglars. A driver suspected of road rage is stopped and found to be armed with a table leg, finally an officer's search for people who avoided paying a taxi fare causes disruption."
2011-07-25
"An officer pulls over a Lamborghini that is not quite what it seems, another officer is involved in a risky confrontation with a gang of hoodies. Finally, police pursue two known offenders through Sheffield."
2011-08-01
"An officer is nearly run over by a desperate driver, and another's patience is tested by a drunken motorist. Also an officer goes in search of a suspicious character, and a group of youths tries to deceive the interception unit."
2012-01-16
"The officers from Derbyshire police have their hand full on Halloween with a gang of lorry thieves trigger a major man hunt, a young man is busted for heroin possession, a fraudster is taken into custody and a high-speed chase involving a supercar travelling at 142mph."
2012-01-23
"A petrol thief runs out of gas, the helicopter follows a car thief to the fair and a drunk driver does not have to travel far to be patched up when he crashes into a surgery."
2012-01-30
"There is a hair-raising pursuit through the market town of Ripley which sees a driver mounting pavements, hitting cars and even colliding with an ambulance. An Interceptor has a narrow escape when an out of control driver crashes into his car. A drunk driver goes for the world record in failed breathalyser tests and the helicopter is called in when a Land Rover driver decides to take a pursuit off-road."
2012-02-06
"The Eurocopter gets down and dirty in a lengthy manhunt, a vanload of villains lose control in a high speed pursuit and a drink driver crushes his Corsa like it is a tin can. Elsewhere, a speed freak thinks he can outrun the law, there is aggravation and abuse on Derbyshire's mean streets and the interceptors facing off against an eight legged enemy."
2012-02-13
"The officers hunt down a horsebox full of illegal plants, a drunk driver crushes one of the team\u2019s favourite car. Elsewhere officers give an insight into taser tactics, a dopey driver gets a severe dressing down for his attitude to child safety and there is a very important visitor in Chesterfield."
2012-02-20
"The officers head to a Christmas party that has turned into a full-blown riot, a driver is chased through Ilkeston also a drunken woman is caught giving her daughter a lift to the shops. Plus, Kev is seconds away from disaster when he places himself in the path of danger to prevent a car from becoming a fire ball."
2012-02-27
"A runaway suspect puts officer life in danger, Scott and Adam investigate the contents of a motorist's boot, and officers are called to a New Year's Eve pub brawl. Also five police vehicles are involved in a motorway chase."
2012-05-02
"Officers use GPS technology to track a pair of mobile-phone thieves, and a car crashes into a house over the Christmas period. Plus, Nick pursues a criminal gang. Also Jason contends with his own traffic nightmare."
2012-07-02
"Officers use GPS technology to track a pair of mobile-phone thieves, Jason searches for a hit-and-run driver after being called to a convenience store. Elsewhere, an uninsured driver tries to wriggle out of a fine."
2012-07-09
"When a driver mysteriously passes out at the wheel, PC Nigel is first on the scene to help after passers-by raised the alarm. Meanwhile, in a city centre, there is a white knuckle pursuit through a busy street."
Season 5 - Police Interceptors
05 Apr 2012
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2013-03-04
"It's Black Eye Friday in Cumbria."
2013-03-11
"A drunken driver is caught on the fast lane of the M6. F handler Glenn is given a crash course in marine rescue after he answers an emergency distress call, Duggie makes his way to the scene of a crash."
2013-09-16
"Duggie is left speechless when a routine stop uncovers a monster haul of cash, and Duncan turns detective when a drunk driver attempts to pull the wool over his eyes."
2013-09-23
"Observational documentary series following the high-speed law-enforcement pursuit specialists of Cumbria. Hayley helps two badly injured bikers, Ross and John haul in a drunken driver who has left a trail of destruction in his wake, Duncan escorts a monster truck through Workington and Steve apprehends a bad boy racer."
2013-09-30
"The team tackles some boozers in Barrow whose spirits are high, Duggie and Mark look into a car that has come a cropper and the cocky occupants of a Mondeo refuse to face the bald facts about their tyres. Lucky the sniffer dog is brought in to weed out some evidence and a young woman who has skidded off the road on black ice experiences delayed shock."
Season 6 - Police Interceptors
2016-03-14
"The programme returns with cameras once again following a high-speed police interception unit at work in Durham and Cleveland. Andy Lawson is involved in a high-speed chase through a housing estate, Kev Salter carries out an early morning raid on a suspected drug dealer's house and a drunk driver is grumpy when pulled over, then irate when he is arrested"
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2014-03-03
"Dog handler Jon is forced to wrestle with a drunken man, Dan has an early-morning meeting with a drink-driver and a wine-loving shoplifter gets his just deserts. Meanwhile, Mark pulls over a juggernaut in jeopardy."
2014-03-10
"A violent man wreaks havoc in a hospital, and the driver of a stolen VW Beetle rewrites the highway code."
2014-03-17
"Sergeant Baxter strikes it lucky when a routine check on a car uncovers a case of suspected drug dealing, and things turn nasty when three men are arrested on suspicion of theft. Elsewhere, Jon Peacock brings in two prisoners, a petrol thief's stealing spree comes to a halt after a high-speed pursuit, and Jules and Jezz come to the aid of an abandoned dog in a ditch"
2014-03-24
"This week, Rich and the Operational Support Unit sidestep a guard dog when they carry out a drugs raid on a farm, a young driver thinks he can pull a fast one by impersonating his brother, Barry finds himself dealing with an irate night clubber and Craggy has an early morning encounter with a polecat.\n\nJon becomes Lincolnshire\u2019s answer to Sherlock Holmes as he unravels a case of multiple burglaries, the hunt is on for a crazed bodybuilder who is desperate for a fight and it is a case of Deja-vu for Dan as he deals with a familiar face twice on the same shift."
2014-03-31
"Twenty coppers swoop to nick a criminal gang in their hotel beds. Jon and Maya get to work when they raid a Cannabis Farm and John Moon arrests a man with a hidden secret. Plus Craggy and Phil nick a serial bacon snatcher, three cars and a chopper take on a teenage van thief, Sergeant Carlin stops a driver with a gun behind his seat, while big Brian reduces a time-wasting driver to a blubbering wreck."
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2015-04-15
"Dan is in hot pursuit of a two-wheeled tearaway, a drunk driver nearly causes a calamity, and Mark deals with a three-car collision."
2015-04-20
"Dog handler Martyn finds himself in the firing line when he cops a tasty right hook, and Dan is given the runaround by an uninsured driver."
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2015-11-16
"Justin Moffitt and Paul Faulkner chase down a gang of suspected car thieves, while it takes seven officers to stop a violent thief who tries to sink his teeth into them. Elsewhere, a drug raid turns life-threatening, and dog-handler Jimmy Grieves tries to find out what has happened to a man with a bloodied face."
2015-11-23
"Special episode featuring footage of members of the unit coming under attack while trying to keep the bad guys off the streets, from axe-wielding criminals to thugs who are handy with their fists."
2015-11-28
"A special edition looking at the police dog teams in the Cleveland and Durham specialist operations unit. Cameras observe the highly trained animals and their handlers in training and in action as the documentary reveals the endearing bonds the hounds develop with their masters. Drawing on new stories as well as archive footage, this programme showcases the vital role the dog unit plays in collaring criminals within the region."
Season 10 - Police Interceptors
2016-03-14
"The programme returns with cameras once again following a high-speed police interception unit at work in Durham and Cleveland. Andy Lawson is involved in a high-speed chase through a housing estate, Kev Salter carries out an early morning raid on a suspected drug dealer's house and a drunk driver is grumpy when pulled over, then irate when he is arrested"
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2016-05-16
"Interceptor Paul 'the mustard' Faulkner has a close shave with a stolen vehicle, Sergeant Kev Salter's stake out proves well done, Liam Sewell has a front row seat in a pirouetting pursuit and Spike unearths a bumper crop."
2016-05-23
"Chris and Andy pursue a drug dealer through the back streets of Shotton, Co Durham, Kev tracks down a man threatening drinkers with an axe, and Spike has a high-speed chase in the countryside. Finally, Richie learns that perseverance sometimes bring its own reward"
2016-05-30
"A pursuit ends in a flaming fireball for Damo and Nyci, Kev and Mark chase a gang of motorbike thieves, Jacko pursues a runaway car through the park, and Liam and police dog Vader sink their teeth into a suspected thief."
Season 11 - Police Interceptors
2016-09-05
"The high-speed policing documentary series returns, following the officers of the Durham and Cleveland interception units as they tackle more law-breakers in some of the UK's most unruly areas. Things get under way as interceptor Stu deals with a case involving an alleged assault and a missing crossbow. Amanda discovers a consignment of crack on the A19, and Paul catches a bloodied, drunk driver trying to escape the law by hiding on a rooftop"
2016-09-12
"Jacko leads the firearms squad against a man believed to own numerous weapons, a runaway rains roof tiles onto interceptors from the top of a building and a suspected car thief gives Dicko the slip before running straight into Paul."
2016-09-19
"Kev and Pete are in a high-speed pursuit involving our fine feathered friends, Jimmy and his dog Boas have their hands full when a dangerous weapon is found early in the morning."
2016-09-26
"Paul Jackson has his work cut out stopping a runaway van driver who is causing havoc, and a street disturbance leads Paul Faulker and Lee Wilson to stare down barrels of a shotgun."
2016-10-03
"Presenter Ortis Deley rides along on two night shifts, during which Jacko and Bully spring a stinger trap during a high-speed pursuit, and Kev and Pete tackle an out of control street brawl."
2016-10-10
"The Interceptors are in for a nasty surprise when they respond to reports odd a fight involving a handgun and a machete, and the clock is ticking for Paul Jackson as he tries to talk down a bloke threatening to take his own life with a knife."
2016-10-17
"Ian 'Stappers' Stapley pursues a trail of sparks left by a car thief with a burst front tyre, Jacko heads up the firearms team as they look for two men seen carrying a sawn-off shotgun and Shadow the police dog nearly takes a bite of a burger."
2016-10-24
"A training exercise primes the interceptors for the real thing this week, when they have to bring a suspicious car to an abrupt halt, leading to a bumper drug haul."
2016-10-31
"Kev Slater takes drastic action to stop a vehicle the cops suspect has class A drugs on board, a nasty Street fight leads to a taster being drawn, and Mark Shepherd has his work cut out when a late night pursuit heads off-road."
2016-11-07
"Hoppsy goes after a disqualified motorist who hurdles two fences in his attempts to get away, Damo deploys a stinger in a bid to stop a drunk driver and Kev solves the mystery of a car abandoned in a field. Plus, Spike deals with a drug driver with a mouthy girlfriend and Lee has a strange weekend involving a burning car, two inebriated men and a large garden gnome"
2017-01-16
"Ortis Deley follows officers from Cleveland and Durham's specialist unit as they embark on a series of operations targeting crimes connected to narcotics. From chasing down people driving under the influence of drugs to raiding cannabis factories, Sgt Kevin Salter and his crew take on the drug game's key players in the north-east of England. Showcasing all the action of one eventful night, Ortis is in the thick of it as the interceptors ultimately seize more than \u00a3500,000 of contraband"
2017-01-23
"A reckless car thief seems intent on causing carnage, while the pursuit of an unlicensed driver through a housing estate has grave consequences. Inspector Ed Turner turns up more than he bargains for when the pursuit of a suspected heroin user takes a turn for the worse, and elsewhere officers face one of the biggest challenges of their careers when a stolen JCB goes on the rampage."
2017-02-06
"Ortis Deley joins an elite team of police officers in Cheshire, as they embark on a dangerous drug raid. Rick Edwards follows officers as they embark on a high-speed pursuit of a runaway driver. Plus, officers in Durham investigating a car theft ring discover where a huge collection of stolen vehicles has been stored"
Season 12 - Police Interceptors
2017-03-20
"Tom tries to pull over a suspected petrol thief who is unwilling to stop, Mike corners a criminal in a text-book manoeuvre and Jim deals with someone who can't control his tongue or his bladder."
2017-03-27
"Gordo and Dan unleash their tasers to help arrest a knife-wielding teenager, and Jim leads five units to box in a car suspected of carrying drugs."
2017-04-03
"Cases include a raid on a suspected drug users whose door won't budge, a chase after a souped-up hot hatch and a late-night reveler in Nantwich town centre."
2017-04-10
"The Interceptors come under attack from a gang of violent, armed robbers, and the boys in the 'Big Blue Van' respond to reports of bottles raining down on the streets."
2017-04-24
"Jim heads up a raid for a suspected drug dealer, Dan and Gordy respond to reports of an alleyway attack, and Jon goes on the hunt for a serial frugal driver."
2017-05-01
"Tim and Tom team up with Merseyside police to raid a house, and a van-load of taser-packing interceptors respond to an alleged assault with a meat cleaver."
2017-05-08
"Dog handler Bob hunts down a suspected knifeman, John wrestles with a drunken reveler, and a tattoo provides a clue to a major drugs bust."
2017-05-15
"Jenno joins a TPAC-takedown of a man suspected to be armed, Dan and Gordy hit the door of a suspected drug den, Ian nicks a driver who is so drunk that he cannot even put his shoes on the right feet."
2017-05-22
"Jim and the team take to the road to spring a trap on suspected drug dealers, while Dan and Gordy track down a man seen roaming the streets armed with two knives."
2017-06-05
"Jenno and Bucko race to assist when Jim is rammed by a runaway driver, while Dan and Gordy have to resort to physical force on a drunk who is menacing a family. Armed officers descend in numbers following reports of a gun on the motorway, and a have-a-go hero helps to tackle a runaway drug driver."
2017-06-12
"Dan and Gordy engage in the high-speed pursuit of a dangerous disqualified driver, and the hunt is on for a wanted man in a bobble hat."
2017-06-19
"Sean uses the big red key to give a drug dealer a door knock he won't forget, and Jenno gets a face full of pepper spray."
Season 13 - Police Interceptors
2017-09-11
"The return of the documentary following the work of high-speed police interception units, this time riding along with officers from the Durham, Cleveland and Cheshire forces. In the first edition, handler Liam and his trusty sniffer dog Louis are called in to help officers who have collared a man attempting to make a break for it from a suspected stolen car, and are later asked to assist in tracking down a burglar, and solve the mystery of a young driver who claims to have been coerced into breaking the law by a family member."
2017-09-18
"The interceptors' skills are put to the test as they go in hot pursuit of tearaway teens and reckless youths. Jacko is on the hunt for a wanted teenager after he disappears in a housing estate and the interceptors are also hot on the heels of a stolen silver Micra."
2017-09-25
"Jacko has to deal with a suspected drug dealer who seems to have found a novel way of hiding his stash, and Mark and Steve stop a suspicious man trying to hide his true identity. Meanwhile, after a high-speed pursuit, interceptor Liam hunts down a wanted teenager."
2017-10-02
"In Warrington, dog handler Mark Sheenan tracks down a suspect who is believed to be cultivating cannabis, but instead of coming quietly, the man decides to go a few rounds with the cop. Interceptor Jules Bennett rushes to assist a fellow officer who has stopped a group of lads in a car, while Paul `Jacko'Jackson chases a runaway in a high speed pursuit."
2017-10-16
"Rick Edwards and Ortis Deley join officers from Durham and Cleveland as they tackle the difficult night shift, finding out the sorts of incidents dealt with between 7pm and 7am. Ortis rides along for the pursuit a fleeing car that is driven into a dead end, while Rick is with dog handler Ian on a call to back up the firearms squad."
2017-12-11
"The interceptors take on youngsters who cause carnage on our roads and put themselves and others in danger. Spike and dog handler Ian pursue a 20 year old drunk driver into a traveller's site. Ben goes head to head with a speeding boy racer."
2018-01-08
"A door knock arrest snowballs into a fire-arms stand-off for Damo, Spike uncovers a stash of cannabis stored with lethal shotguns, police dog Ronnie lands right on top of a wanted man, and Ben legs it after a runaway driver."
2018-01-15
"Dog handler Darren has to call on all his powers of persuasion to try to end a rooftop stand-off, while Steve is forced to use his pepper spray when a suspect refuses to come quietly, and Tasers are drawn in a tense situation with a man who is armed with a knife."
2018-01-22
"The pursuit of a white van tearing up the turf in Willington proves to be a family affair, a two-year-old German shepherd cross named Titan earns his spurs, and Paul is sent on a roundabout hunt for a drunk driver. And Sam discusses police policy with a disqualified driver who won't accept he's in the wrong."
2018-01-29
"Paul takes the lead in a dangerous high-speed pursuit through the streets of Stockton-on-Tees, while Justin is put in severe danger by a man who has allegedly been threatening the public with a dirty hypodermic needle. Damo leads the firearms team on a raid of a house where a man has been seen with a gun, and Spike hunts down a car, the owner of which is wanted for burglary and fuel theft."
2018-02-05
"Jacko is hot on the heels of a speeding car that is crashing into vehicles and causing carnage, while officers raid a cannabis farm hidden behind the facade of an abandoned restaurant. Spike and Richie run across fields in pursuit of a suspected drug dealer, while police dog Shadow sniffs out some stolen goods."
2018-02-12
"Liam and police dog Titan take part in a full-scale manhunt, while Paul takes two drug dealers by surprise, and a man needs to be rescued from the River Wear. In Darlington, Damo finds a man unconscious after a punch-up and a suspicious driver tries to outfox the interceptors. Last in the series."
2018-02-22
"Jacko and the firearms unit flush out a suspect after finding a homemade gun, while a 999 call leads to a drug just for Liam, and dog handler Justin sniffs out the truth when a mum and son tell some porkies over who crashed a car."
2018-04-02
"Jacko and the firearms team are called to house where a suspect shotgun has been seen, after a short stand-off, the situation soon descends into something more sinister when the team discover what could be a home made bomb."
Season 14 - Police Interceptors
2018-04-30
"A reverse ramming sends Chris reaching for german shepherd Ronny, Lee is confronted by a particularly mouthy motorist, Liam arrests a man who denies carrying out a shocking attack, tasers are drawn after a van driver causes carnage."
2018-05-07
"Interceptor Spike takes the lead against a runaway car thief in one of the most challenging pursuits ever. Liam investigates a gang of suspected drug dealers. A supposedly straightforward stop snowballs into a showdown with an aggressive youngster."
2018-05-07
"Paul `Jacko' Jackson is forced to draw his Taser, while dog handler Mo pursues two stolen cars through the streets of Middlesbrough. Steve runs after an uninsured driver who has ditched his car, and Halloween turns from fright night to fight night."
2018-05-21
"Damo is involved in a high speed pursuit, but the driver manages to give him the slip. The interceptors' eye in the sky then spots five runners from a crashed car. Dog handler Mo is called to a mansion, and Jacko tackles an angry mob."
2018-05-28
"Rookie interceptor Rachael faces a baptism of fire including a chase with a pregnant passenger, and a deluded motorist calls the police to report interceptor Chris for stealing."
2018-06-04
"A failure to stop in Hartlepool turns into an armed stand-off in a full-blown kidnapping situation, while a 14-year-old boy is found in possession of a bag of crack cocaine, cash and a knife. Lee goes on a high-speed pursuit through Stockton, and Jacko and Simon tackle a drug driver who is wearing a balaclava."
2018-06-11
"AJ and Richie are in pursuit of a van speeding through narrow country lanes, while Jacko and the team box in a van carrying large quantities of cannabis. Plus, sparks fly when dog handler Justin and police dog Elsa capture two burglars on a building site."
2018-06-25
"During a dramatic pursuit, Faulko is rammed off the road at 80mph and has to be rushed to hospital, while the team battles to tackle the aftermath of the crash, and track down the driver responsible. Meanwhile, timing is everything as Liam locks up a rogue biker with the help of patience, pepper spray and the actions of a heroic passer-by."
2018-07-09
"Dog handler Darren calls on all his powers of persuasions to try to end a roof-top stand-off, while Steve is forced to use his pepper spray when a suspect refuses to come quietly. Plus, there is a tense stand-off with a man armed with a knife."
2018-07-16
"Chris and the team are in pursuit of a stolen Mazda M3, but the driver disappears into an industrial area and tracker dog Ronny tries to track down the villain. Meanwhile, a routine stop and search takes a dangerous turn for Jimmy, and Liam helps take down a banned driver who causes carnage at a red light."
2018-07-23
"Jacko is tired on by a suspect with a gun, while it is a day and the beach for Spike as he hunts for a man on a quad bike with a gun. Liam and Lee arrest a drugged up likely lass who could give Pinocchio lessons in telling lies."
2018-07-30
"The interceptors make an early hour dash to catch a team of late night burglars and one of the suspects treats Liam to a full face of saliva. Jacko and Simon are in pursuit of a speeding driver who abandons the car and legs it."
2018-10-29
"For the first time, pursuit is filmed from the suspect's perspective. Plus Liam and stiffer dog Louis help uncover thousands in cash and a \u00a31\/2 million of class A drugs. Finally, a 999 call causes firearms officers to rush to Guisborough at 11pm."
Season 15 - Police Interceptors
2018-11-05
"West Yorkshire is one of the UK's highest crime areas. With this proud region seeing it's criminal activity levels spiralling, the interceptors use every tool in their arsenal to deliver justice."
2018-11-12
"Runaway drivers are convinced to stop by the threat of 50,000 volts, a suspected drink-driver resists arrest and receives a face full of incapacitating PAVA spray, a fresh-faced and uninsured motorist tries to pass himself off as his 52-year-old father."
2018-11-19
"Chris Spencer and the team chase a Golf GTI that is racing through the streets at three times the legal limit. Reports gunshots at a house party on a residential street lead to a full scale firearms operation."
2018-11-26
"Dog handler Steve and the firearms team are involved in a dramatic doorstep showdown in which a man is alleged to have attacked someone with an axe and a machete. A stolen van makes off from officers in Leeds before nearly hitting a dog walker, while a tactical pursuit and containment collars a disqualified driver who tries to pull the wool over the interceptors' eyes."
2018-12-03
"Bob and BoBo are in pursuit of a clapped-out white van through the back streets, where a dead end brings the vehicle to an abrupt halt and the occupants make off on foot. Martin clocks a driver speeding at more than 100mph, while Kev and rookie Oliver expose a cunning insurance scam."
2018-12-10
"A white van fails to stop and leads officers on night-time pursuit round Halifax, but the chase finally comes to an end with devastating consequences. Sophie finds a drunk driver and his girlfriend on a motorway embankment, having abandoned their car, while Clarkie is forced to use pepper spray after a motorist disappears into some bushes."
2018-12-17
"Steve responds to a burglary in progress, chasing a suspect through back gardens. Interceptors flood a housing estate searching for suspects involved in a shooting, and swoop on suspected shoplifters with a boot full of stolen booty."
2019-01-07
"Interceptor Steve is involved in a dangerous high speed pursuit of a car stolen in a burglary. The fleeing driver ditches and runs, and the police chopper tries to keep him in their sights."
2019-01-14
"Dog handler Duncan attends a midnight stand-off between armed officers and a man who has been seen carrying knives, Suggs pulls over a motorist who appears incapable of telling the truth, and Charlie is given the unenviable task of removing a Range Rover from a ditch after a crash."
2019-01-21
"The interceptors are in pursuit of a road works wrecker, a 17 year old robbery suspect, and a drink driver who does not understand the word blow. Dan is forced into a daylight pursuit of a Ford Focus with a shocking outcome."
Season 16 - Police Interceptors
2019-03-11
"Eight police cars and the eye in the sky hunt down a high powered Porsche Cayenne that is causing carnage. Undertaking at high speeds and goading the interceptors, the driver even manages to take out several police cars."
2019-03-18
"Pursued by a helicopter and a team of armed response vehicles, two men armed with machetes and a sawn-off shotgun make a dramatic escape on a motorbike. Meanwhile, officers Clarkie and Nick take two dangerous boy racers off the road, and a high-speed pursuit of alleged burglars turns into a race on foot."
2019-03-25
"A suspect assaults Steve with his car keys, Charlie and Paul pursue an Corsa that stole fuel and Chris and Sophie spot a bunny hopping learner driver who already has eight points on his provisional license."
2019-04-01
"Ben and Matt find themselves on a high speed pursuit which ends up on a road to nowhere, Kev and Spencer assist in a TPAC, while Carl and Wayne nearly become victims of a white man's dangerous driving."
2019-04-15
"Dog handler Steve rides to the aid of the armed response team after reports of a man drawing a gun on a pizza delivery driver, Charley and Wayne takeaway a drink driver at the drive thru, and Warren begins the foot pursuit to end all foot pursuits."
2019-04-22
"Sergeant Mick and the Operational Support Unit carry out a raid on a house with suspected drug activity, and uncover a cannabis farm in the loft. There is motorcycle madness as Gav apprehends a biker risking his and other road users' lives."
2019-04-29
"Interceptor Mick leads a team raiding two flats whose occupants are suspected of producing and selling spice. Duncan is involved in a high-speed pursuit, which ends with tracker dog Tia on the escaping offender's trail."
2019-05-06
"A runaway driver flees an accident in a decommissioned ambulance, then crashes through a level crossing and ditches his ride on a live railway line. While a chopper tracks the suspect, cops frantically battle to close the railway line."
2019-05-13
"A reckless driver gives Sergeant Steve the slip in bad weather but whatever their wiles on the ground, the sly suspect cannot escape the eye in the sky. Ben has a run-in with an argumentative drink driver who fails three breath tests."
2019-05-20
"A white van man makes a break for it after ploughing into a parked car, a suspect is not keen on wearing a set of cuffs, and the driver of a stolen car is brought to a halt thanks to some railings."
2019-05-27
"The interceptors chase down two separate runaways using wildly different tactics. Plus, dog handler Duncan assists armed response officers in Leeds city centre following reports of a man with a pistol."
2019-06-03
"Kev and Spenner are in pursuit of a driver who is so drunk that he can't even keep his car on the road and the chase ends with shocking results. Elsewhere, dog handler Tony comes across an unusual sight - a naked man stranded at the side of the road."
2019-06-10
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2019-06-17
"A gang of burglars breaks into a house and takes the keys to luxury cars. After the thieves flee in three stolen vehicles, multiple teams hunt them down with the police chopper. The first burglar is caught after a lengthy pursuit of a stolen Mercedes, which he abandons before running straight into the path of waiting officers. Once the occupants of a second stolen Merc are apprehended by the chopper team, Ben and Warren go after the third vehicle - which they are stunned to witness burst into flames."
2019-06-24
"Officers go in pursuit of a driver who is so drunk that he can't even keep his car on the road and the chase ends with shocking results. Elsewhere, dog handler Tony encounters a naked man stranded at the side of the road, and Sophie is forced to buy a treat for the entire team due to a rookie mistake."
Season 17 - Police Interceptors
2019-10-16
"Dog handler Tony comes across a most unusual sight - a naked man at the side of the road."
2019-10-23
"It takes a stinger operation to stop a dangerous driver who reverse-rammed the cops, but the interceptors are in for a surprise when they see who is behind the wheel. Plus a dad is caught drug-driving with his child in the car."
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2019-11-27
"Police officers race through the streets of Leeds on an extraordinary pursuit. Elsewhere in Huddersfield, Duncan and dog Tia join forces with the firearms unit, combining their expertise to bring two wanted men to justice. Later, Adie and Chris spend an evening lost in a forest after hunting down a wanted vehicle."
2020-03-16
"A dealer is caught stashing drugs in the back of his car. Duncan and Tia search a spooky school for intruders."
2020-03-23
"A hit and run leaves a motorcyclist prone in the road, but the perpetrator seems unconcerned."
2020-03-30
"When the driver of a runaway car decides to make a run for it, officers use a Taser to stop him."
2020-04-06
"A driver reverses his car into Bob's pursuing police vehicle three times before speeding down an off-road track, while handler Duncan and his trusty dog Tia are called in to search a house with an alarm that has been going off all night."
2020-04-20
"Big H and Stef can't believe their luck when a pair of drug dealers park up right in front of their unmarked car."
2020-04-27
"In Bradford, a Golf is seen doing 90mph in a 30 zone."
2020-05-04
"Officers pursue an out-of-control car that hurtles wildly over a major junction and crashes between two trees. When it stops, the driver and passenger, who are miraculously unharmed, turn out to be 12. Police officers in West Yorkshire investigate a rise in cloned cars, a drunken driver has a tall story to tell, and an armed response vehicle pursues a speeding car across Huddersfield."
2020-05-11
"The work of high-speed police interception units to show what it takes to bring order to chaos."
Season 18 - Police Interceptors
2020-10-12
"A minor stop for poor driving ends with a tussle in the cells and a repeat offender going to prison, while officers pursue a gang that raided a Co-op in Hebden Bridge."
2020-10-19
"A member of the public knocks out a burglar."
2020-10-26
"Tom Whitehouse and David Robson are on a stake-out after receiving a tip-off about a repeat drink-driver, while a stop on a suspected stolen car ends up in the arrest of a wanted man. Richard Whiteley shows off some nifty driving skills and - with some help from the eye in the sky - tracks down two runaways from a fail to stop."
2020-11-02
"Nick Priestley embarks on a high-speed pursuit of an unusual getaway car from a bygone era, a Rover 75. Stef is forced to stretch his legs when a passenger makes a bolt for freedom, while Tom Whitehouse and David `Robbo' Robson are on a stakeout after they receive a tip-off about a repeat drink driver."
2020-11-09
"James Carrington and Dan Machin race to assist colleagues who are pursuing a stolen car that is racing along the M1 at 100 mph and showing no signs of stopping - and to make matters worse it is recklessly weaving across all four lanes of the busy motorway. Meanwhile, the Tactical Support Group heads up a dawn raid on a warehouse, targeting a man with known links to organised crime."
2020-11-16
"Katie Eustace pursues an old Golf that has failed to stop and is occupied by a very unusual criminal pairing: a mother and her son. The Operation Reacher team execute a dawn raid on a suspected drug dealer."
2020-11-23
"There is a siege in suburbia after a licensed shotgun owner holed up in a heavily fortified home. Elsewhere, Interceptors Jim Carrington and Dan Machin tackle a sledgehammer heist at a convenience store."
2020-11-30
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2020-12-07
"It is Vicky's first pursuit and after a race through Bradford, the Audi being chased slams into a parked vehicle. The driver runs, but the car he crashed into also has a secret - 42 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine."
2020-12-21
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2021-01-04
"Facing down suspected gunman in the dark, hunting machete-wielding robbers, high-speed pursuits and intercepting a car full of dirty cash - it's all in a day's work for Nottinghamshire's finest."
2021-01-11
"High-speed police intercept units in Nottingham."
2021-01-18
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2021-01-25
"Interceptors respond to a siege in suburbia."
2021-02-01
"Following high-speed police intercept units across Britain."
2021-02-08
"High-speed police intercept units in West Yorkshire."
Season 19 - Police Interceptors
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2021-03-17
"Lisa and Lewis tackle a troublesome lad with a potty mouth, followed by a trip to the canal, where a member of the public has heard gunshots. Phil Broughton is hot on the heels of a fail-to-stop Ford pushing speeds of over a ton."
2021-03-24
"The interceptors assemble in pursuit of a BMW with no insurance, no tax and a suspected banned driver behind the wheel."
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2021-04-21
"Officers Gav Hall and Dan Mottishaw are in pursuit of a suspected drug dealer, but the two-wheeled tearaway runs out of the road, flips his bike over and crashes into a hedge. Elsewhere, Jen Ellse pulls over a suspected uninsured driver."
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2021-05-05
"Dog-handler Jen and crime-fighting canine Quantum search in the dark for an assailant. A crackdown on cannabis cultivation leads police to \u00a3500,000 worth of Class B drugs farmed in a disused warehouse."
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2021-08-02
"The Nottinghamshire officers are in an operation to stop a van that intel suggests is packed with cocaine, and after detaining two suspects and seizing the van, the team gets the green light to take the vehicle apart to find any hidden drugs."
2021-08-09
"Officers arrive at a property on the hunt for a suspected drugs dealer who has been on the run for two years, and are forced to smash a window to gain entry, while a 45-mile cross-border pursuit of a black Lexus is brought to a stop with a little help from a stinger. In Nottingham, the knife crime team arrests a suspected drug dealer, caught red-handed with what appears to be cocaine and heroin in his pants."
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Season 20 - Police Interceptors
2021-11-10
"A dangerous driver tears across the pavement and takes off towards Nottingham city centre, and the firearms team tackles reports of an illegal gun. Meanwhile, a disqualified driver with no insurance and a pocket full of cannabis slips off a motorbike yards away from Rob and Dan's police car."
2021-11-17
"The knife crime team stops a driver with a boot containing a box full of cannabis, which leads to a search of his house where police also find a cannabis grow in the loft. Elsewhere, Rob and Dan are in the right place at the right time when a drunk driver crashes right behind them."
2021-11-24
"Peugeot driver tries to give interceptor Ky Kirk the slip around the bumpy backstreets of Nottingham, leading Ky to send out an SOS to colleagues Rob and Dan. Ken and Adam spot a shifty lad taking a sneaky photo of them on his phone and, when they stop him and his mate, they're clean, but the interceptors suspect they are at risk of child criminal exploitation."
2021-12-01
"A suspected stolen Mini is pursued in icy Nottingham, and after nearly hitting a man walking his dog, police have a familiar face in handcuffs once again. Meanwhile, the Knife Crime team have a couple of suspected drug users under observation, and after confronting one of them, he quickly manages to swallow some cannabis."
2022-03-09
"Police chase a stolen Renault until the driver crashes; a strip search reveals Class A drugs; police bust a large-scale cannabis farm; a man forgets to pay his gas bill."
2022-03-16
"Police interceptors pursue a drunk driver who's suspected to be armed with a knife. A cross county biker gang pays Nottingham a visit. Around 27 motorbikes and quads cause absolute mayhem on the street."
2022-03-23
"When Coups and the team get behind a high-performance Mercedes, the driver clocks the cops, goes full throttle up the motorway and careers off road. In Mansfield, Phil Broughton goes undercover to find a van man."
2022-03-30
"Profiling the work of high-speed police interception units around the country with some of the most dangerous pursuits and shocking footage ever captured. Exploring what it takes to bring order to chaos."
2022-04-06
"A high-speed pursuit of an April fool driving a Vauxhall Meriva. Meanwhile, another driver has managed to outrun the interceptors, but not outwit them. In Radford, the knife-crime team are faced with the growing threat of mamba."
2022-04-13
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2022-04-27
"The arrest of a suspected drug dealer; out on the roads, Mozza and Jonny pull a drink driver who's more than three times the legal limit at four in the afternoon."
2022-05-04
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2022-05-11
"The firearms squad kit up with body armour to approach a man suspected of having a loaded crossbow. Meanwhile, police dog Quantum tracks and detains a suspected shoplifter, before helping arrest a man wanted for assault."
2022-05-18
"On a stormy night, the Interceptors get on the tail of a fast-moving Astra that's been reported stolen. Meanwhile, it's nearing the end of the nightshift for Moz and Kingo. They're called to investigate a cannabis farm in a residential street."
2022-05-25
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Season 21 - Police Interceptors
2022-06-22
"Nottinghamshire's finest are back with a bang as the interceptors clash with a runaway driver in one of the most epic police pursuits ever caught on camera."
2022-06-29
"High-speed police interception units from across the UK are on constant patrol to make sure the streets are safe for motorists and pedestrians alike."
2022-07-20
"A VW driver proves a slippery customer, especially on wet roads, and even manages to evade the interceptors' stinger. Meanwhile, Ken and Joe spot a couple of lads razzing their motors around an industrial estate."
2022-07-27
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2022-08-10
"There are reports of suspected lorry looters at a service station in Trowell, and firearms cops Jim and Lewis race to intercept. Meanwhile, Jon and Dan stop a road rage suspect who has allegedly racially abused another driver."
2022-08-17
"Katie pursues an old Golf that has failed to stop and is occupied by a very unusual criminal pairing."
2022-08-24
"In this high-octane episode, several units get on the tail of a white van that's been gunning it around town at four times the speed limit."
2022-08-31
"Dog handler Chris finds himself on the tail of a runaway Renault. The motor is flying and when it hurtles round a blind bend, Chris knows what's coming - the Renault rolls onto its roof."
2022-09-07
"Jim and Lewis check out reports of suspected lorry looters at a service station in Trowell, with police dog Morse and his canine comrade Reno coming to the rescue. Jon and Dan stop a road rage suspect who has allegedly racially abused another driver and threatened them with an axe, while the Knife Crime Team arrest a familiar face with a load of suspected cannabis in his mum's car."
2022-09-21
"The Knife Crime Team spot a suspicious pair exit a car at the traffic lights and split up."
Season 22 - Police Interceptors
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2024-11-25
"When Interceptors chase a drug dealer, Macca bags him with \u00a3250k of cocaine; cops hunt a suspect on the run; chaos erupts in a city centre standoff; and the knife team nabs a cyclist."