Dispatches

Dispatches (1987- )

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Dispatches is the British TV current affairs documentary series on Channel 4, first transmitted in 1987. The programme covers issues about British society, politics, health,religion, international current affairs and the environment, and often features a mole inside organisations under journalistic investigation.

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Dispatches premiere?

Dispatches premiered on October 26, 1987.

Who produced the show?

The show was produced by Channel Four Television.

What was the genre of Dispatches?

Dispatches was a current affairs program that focused on investigative journalism.

How often would Dispatches air?

Dispatches aired on a weekly basis.

Who were some of the notable journalists who worked on Dispatches?

John Pilger, Paul Foot, and David Leigh were some of the notable journalists who worked on Dispatches.

What was the most controversial episode of Dispatches?

The most controversial episode of Dispatches was 'The Garden Centre Murders' which investigated the brutal murders of two women in a garden center in Southampton.

How long was each episode of Dispatches?

Each episode of Dispatches was typically 30 minutes in length.

What was the format of each episode of Dispatches?

Each episode of Dispatches featured typically one in-depth investigation into a specific topic or current affairs event.

What was the name of the theme music used in Dispatches?

The name of the theme music used in Dispatches was 'Hard News' by Bill Johnstone.

What was the most viewed episode of Dispatches?

There is no publicly available information on what the most viewed episode of Dispatches was.

What was the main criticism of Dispatches?

The main criticism of Dispatches was its bias towards left-wing politics.

How many journalists worked on each episode of Dispatches?

The number of journalists who worked on each episode of Dispatches varies depending on the subject matter and length of the investigation.

Was Dispatches ever nominated for any awards?

Yes, Dispatches was nominated for several awards including BAFTAs and the Royal Television Society Awards.

What was the most awarded episode of Dispatches?

There is no publicly available information on what the most awarded episode of Dispatches was.

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