Motorway Bust Uncovers Two Million Counterfeit Cigarettes | Motorway Cops

A routine motorway patrol turns into a major emergency when two women are spotted walking on the central reservation before suddenly running into live traffic. Motorway cops race to the scene after both women are struck by vehicles, leaving officers and witnesses facing an extraordinary and dangerous situation. Despite suffering serious injuries, the women’s unpredictable behaviour makes treating them even more challenging, while police work to close the motorway, secure the scene and get an air ambulance safely into position. Elsewhere on the M6, officers discover two Iranian men walking along the hard shoulder after arriving in Britain hidden in the back of a lorry, while another patrol uses automatic number plate recognition to uncover a driver giving false details. The motorway cops also encounter a dangerously defective tyre and an uninsured driver before an unmarked patrol car catches a motorist travelling at more than 110mph — only to discover that excessive speed is just the beginning of his problems. It’s another dramatic episode of Motorway Cops, following the officers policing some of Britain’s busiest roads as they deal with

Christmas travel turns chaotic in this episode of Motorway Cops. A multi-vehicle crash closes the M6 on Christmas Eve, leaving officers to help an injured driver and investigate a car that vanished from the scene. On the M5, two fallen bicycles create a hazard, while a broken-down bus leaves a group of schoolchildren stranded on a busy road. As snow and ice make conditions worse, officers respond to a 93-year-old driving the wrong way along the motorway and track a stolen BMW through Birmingham. With lives at risk and traffic building, the motorway cops must make quick decisions to keep everyone safe.

Paradise can quickly turn into a nightmare in Thailand. In this episode of Busted in Bangkok, tourist police patrol the country’s busiest nightlife districts, where drugs, alcohol, disputes and dangerous decisions keep officers working through the night. In Pattaya, police crack down on suspected drug dealers and uncover a surprising twist after testing a suspicious package. Elsewhere, an Israeli tourist fears for his safety when an encounter with a local sex worker leads to a heated dispute over payment, while officers attempt to settle a confrontation between a tourist and a bar owner. At Phuket Airport, an injured American desperate to return home is refused permission to fly following a serious motorbike accident. With no travel insurance, an expired visa and mounting medical costs, his holiday goes from bad to worse—but a crucial brain scan reveals that boarding the plane could have had deadly consequences. From an unconscious Australian partygoer to late-night trouble on Walking Street, Thailand’s tourist police must keep the peace while protecting visitors from danger—and sometimes from themselves.

Step inside one of Britain's busiest prisons as this gripping documentary reveals the growing mental health and drug crisis unfolding behind bars. From shocking acts of self-harm and the devastating impact of Spice to officers and NHS mental health staff working around the clock, the film offers an unfiltered look at the daily challenges of life inside HMP Durham. This powerful documentary shines a light on the human stories behind the prison walls, exposing the realities of Britain's prison system and the people trying to prevent tragedy every day.

Tony Robinson uncovers the forgotten lives of ordinary people in Roman Britain. Through the stories of an African soldier, an enslaved girl, a celebrated gladiator and a gifted British craftsman, he reveals a world shaped by military service, slavery, brutal entertainment and remarkable engineering.

On Birmingham’s James Turner Street, benefit cuts, mounting bills and unemployment are putting residents under increasing pressure. In this episode of Benefits Street, neighbours turn to one another for support as they struggle to make ends meet. White Dee, the self-described “mum of the street”, helps Black Dee tackle rent arrears and the threat of eviction, while trying to keep vulnerable neighbour Fungi away from drink and drugs. Fresh out of prison, shoplifter Danny quickly returns to old habits, leading to police confrontations and trouble that reaches beyond his own doorstep. Meanwhile, Smoggy, known as the “50p man”, sells affordable household essentials door to door—but discovers some neighbours cannot spare even that. From friendship and acts of generosity to addiction, crime and financial hardship, this episode offers an unflinching look at a community facing tough choices and an uncertain future.