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Dispatches - 2011 (2011)

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2011 Episodes

1. The Battle for Haiti

January 9th, 2011

On the night of the Haiti earthquake something happened in downtown Port au Prince - which would leave the fate of all the aid efforts and the country's future hanging in the balance: 4,500 prisoners escaped from Haiti's prison.

2. Fish Unwrapped

January 15th, 2011

An investigation into the fish sold on Britain's high street to find out where it is sourced, how it is processed and what is actually in it.

3. Tabloid's Dirty Secrets

February 7th, 2011

Following the resignation of the Downing Street's head of communications Andy Coulson, charting the unfolding events in the phone hacking scandal.

4. Lessons in Hate and Violence

February 14th, 2011

Dispatches goes undercover to investigate allegations that, behind closed doors, some Muslim secondary schools in Britain run by Islamic organizations teach a message of hatred and intolerance.

5. The Truth About Hospital Food

February 21st, 2011

Reporter Mark Sparrow examines the quality of hospital food after his 10 week stay in hospital. With people leaving hospitals malnourished and complaints of disgusting food, the reporter asks if something can be done.

6. Secret NHS Diaries

February 28th, 2011

Looking at what care is like for three people during the last weeks of their lives, at home, in a care home, and in hospital.

7. Selling Off Britain

March 7th, 2011

A live debate asking whether Britain should sell off its assets to cut the national debt.

8. Britain's Secret Fat Cats

March 14th, 2011

Investigating whether private outsourcing companies are set to benefit from the government's cuts to public sector funding.

9. Train Journeys from Hell

March 21st, 2011

Investigating complaints of overcrowded trains, delays, cancellations and high ticket prices on British railway journeys.

10. BP: In Deep Water

March 28th, 2011

An investigation into oil company BP - reporting on its oil spills in the gulf of Mexico and similar incidents and its relationship with Government.

11. Cashing in on Degrees

April 4th, 2011

A look at the rise in University fees and those who enjoy the perks and privileges from them.

12. Undercover Hospital

April 11th, 2011

An undercover investigation in one of the country's busiest NHS hospitals as it faces multi-million-pound cuts and hundreds of job losses in the next year.

13. A Year Inside Number 10

May 9th, 2011

A look at the coalition government one year on - looking at the trial and tribulations they faced.

14. The Truth About Going Under the Knife

May 16th, 2011

Investigating whether new innovations in medical procedures and technologies can compromise patient safety.

15. The Truth About Your Dentist

May 23rd, 2011

Sam Lister, The Times' Health Editor, investigates NHS dentists looking at dentists which overcharge patients for treatments and constraints the NHS causes.

16. America's Secret Killers

June 6th, 2011

An investigation into America's 'kill/capture' programme to discover new evidence of the strategy's impact, and its costs.

17. The Thief Catchers

June 13th, 2011

A look at a radical scheme in Bristol to deal with repeat criminal offender

18. Conservation's Dirty Secrets

June 20th, 2011

Dispatches reporter Oliver Steeds travels the globe to investigate the conservation movement and its major organizations.

19. The Real Price of Gold

June 27th, 2011

A look at the British gold industry focusing on ethical sources, mining techniques and gold recycling.

20. Landlords from Hell

July 4th, 2011

An investigation into rogue landlords offering shoddy housing and the illegal practices they use to exploit tenants.

21. Murder on Honeymoon

July 11th, 2011

A look at the murder of Anni Dewani - a woman who died under mysterious circumstances on her honeymoon in South Africa.

22. How to buy a football club

July 18th, 2011

A look at how easy it is for ex-players and businessmen to bypass football regulations to gain a profit from selling football clubs.

23. Murdoch: The Mogul Who Screwed the News

July 27th, 2011

24. The Truth About Drugs in Football

September 12th, 2011

Investigates the use of both recreational and performance-enhancing substances in football.

25. Gypsy Eviction: The Fight for Dale Farm

September 19th, 2011

On the day that the mass eviction was due to start on Dale Farm, Britain's largest traveller site, investigates the controversial relations between gypsies and travellers, their neighbours and the law.

26. The Wonderful World of Tony Blair

September 26th, 2011

Peter Oborne investigates the former PM's eight figure fortune that he has accrued since departing Downing Street in June 2007. The bulk of his income is through his consultancy firm, Tony Blair Associates but shrouded in secrecy it is not clear who they are consulting for.

27. Can You Trust Your Doctor?

October 3rd, 2011

Revealing the failing doctors that slip through the net.

28. Britain's Rubbish

October 10th, 2011

An investigation into Britain's waste disposal industry, exposing criminals who profit from illegal dumping and looking at what actually happens to the recycling.

29. Britain's Sex Gangs

November 7th, 2011

Investigates street gangs that groom young girls for sex.

30. Landlords from Hell: Update

December 5th, 2011

A follow up to this years earlier programme, investigating rogue landlords and Britain's bad housing

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