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On The Front Line

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26 min

S2026 · E1 · Jan 4, 2026

Catapult Crime: Killing for Fun Episode 1

From child's toy to deadly weapon – footage of horrific catapult attacks on UK wildlife is being widely shared on social media. We meet the teams on the front line of catapult crime.

20 min

S2026 · E2 · Feb 27, 2026

Saving Lives in Mexico’s Cartel Wars Episode 2

Extreme violence has been sweeping across Mexico after the death of a drug cartel boss in Jalisco. In another cartel hotspot, Culiacán in Sinaloa state, warring factions are now battling for control.

28 min

S2026 · E3 · May 2, 2026

Exposed: The High Street Crime Crisis Episode 3

Class A drugs, illegal cigarettes and vapes - just some of the items for sale on the British high street. We go undercover to expose the under-the-counter crime sweeping the country.

24 min

S2026 · E4 · Jun 6, 2026

The Train Police: Tracking the Sex Offenders Episode 4

Reports of sexual assault and harassment on our railways are rising, but victims say broken CCTV cameras are letting them down. It's up to transport police to get crucial evidence before it's lost.

27 min

S2026 · E5 · Jun 13, 2026

The Secret Jungle Hospital Episode 5

With drones flying overhead, a hidden hospital in Myanmar is battling to save lives in the midst of war. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville and team spent time with rebels close to the front line.

29 min

S2026 · E6 · Oct 9, 2026

Shoplifting: Menace on the High Street Episode 6

The BBC investigates England's shoplifting crisis, exposing the impact on retailers and asking whether policing and technology can turn the tide.

14 min

S2026 · E7 · Oct 14, 2026

Stolen: Chasing Britain's Car Thieves Episode 7

Join police on the hunt for hi-tech thieves behind a wave of UK car crime. See the latest weapons gangs are using in action, including electronic skeleton keys and military grade signal-jammers.

29 min

S2026 · E8 · Oct 18, 2026

America's War on Drugs: The Synthetic Wave Episode 8

Extraordinary access shows how strong synthetic drugs are changing America's drug crisis. From a jail in Chicago to the streets of Columbus, a new generation of home-made drugs are deadlier than ever.

12 min

S2026 · E9 · Oct 21, 2026

Out at Sea: Inside the Platform Episode 9

Exclusive access to Jackdaw, the UK’s newest and most contested gas platform, revealing offshore life and the climate and legal battles shaping its future.

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Total runtime 7h 36m · Episode length 24 min · Country United Kingdom

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Premiered

November 5, 2022

Latest episode

October 21, 2026

Status

Returning series

Networks

BBC News · BBC iPlayer · BBC One

Country

United Kingdom

Episode length

24 min

Total runtime

7h 36m

Original language

English

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