Dover 24/7: Britain's Busiest Port
The series takes viewers inside some of the key port control centres to meet frontline staff and shine a light on the teamwork, expertise, operational challenges, and crucial minute-by-minute decisions that impact millions around the UK to reveal some of the huge 24/7 operation that keeps the nation's most important transport hub open for business. From the terminal and port control teams to the Port of Dover Police and the ferry and cruise companies, viewers will get to know the individuals keeping the port moving around the clock.
Episodes
Behind the scenes at one of the UK's critical transport hubs. Border Force uncover one of its biggest drug hauls of the year, rock star Yungblud is at risk of missing his next gig in Europe, and police race to an emergency on one of Dover's busiest roads.
At the ferry terminal, police officers chase a man who has been spotted jumping out of a lorry. Border Force bust a cigarette-smuggling operation, and port crews try to dock an unwieldy Spanish galleon.
Behind the scenes at the transport hub. The Port of Dover Police launch a special operation hunting for organised car theft gangs. A sewage leak threatens the ferry schedule and a yacht disappears in treacherous seas.
Behind the scenes at the transport hub. High winds threaten to close the port to shipping, a car engine in the back of a van raises suspicions and Border Force officers discover young women being smuggled into the country.
Behind the scenes at one of the UK's major transport hubs. It's one of the busiest days of the year for Dover. Problems at passport control cause long delays. Border Force catch a drunk driver. And engineers race to fix a leak at the cruise terminal.
Storm Amy blows a cruise ship off-course. Police stop a suspect car before it can leave the country. Border Force discover a lorry with tyres stuffed with contraband.
Border Force officers hunt for illegal meat being smuggled into Britain. Port engineers face their biggest job of the year. And police are on a stake-out.
The cargo team race to unload 3000 tonnes of steel. Border Force uncover several suspicious packages. And Dover marks its role in two world wars with a special remembrance service
