How many seasons does Tonight have?

Tonight has 22 seasons with 550 episodes.

When did Tonight premiere?

Tonight premiered on April 8, 1999.

Tonight

Name: Tonight
Cast: Julie Etchingham, Trevor McDonald

ITV1 Running

22 Seasons · 550 Episodes · Premiered April 8, 1999

A news-magazine programme presented by Julie Etchingham.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1999

1 episode

E01

Episode 1

Thu, Apr 8 1999 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 2001

1 episode

Season 2002

2 episodes

Season 2003

1 episode

Season 2009

3 episodes

Season 2010

2 episodes

Season 2011

7 episodes

E13

Endgame Afghanistan

Thu, Feb 17 2011 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E35

University or Bust

Thu, Aug 25 2011 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E40

Bosnia - Unfinished Business

Thu, Sep 15 2011 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E46

Not in My Backyard

Thu, Oct 27 2011 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E48

Life After the Riots

Thu, Nov 10 2011 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E51

Counting on Christmas

Thu, Dec 15 2011 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E52

Man vs. Mother Nature

Thu, Mar 17 2011 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 2012

45 episodes

Season 2013

36 episodes

Season 2014

31 episodes

Season 2015

22 episodes

E01

Spotlight - David Cameron

Tue, Apr 7 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

Spotlight - Nick Clegg

Thu, Apr 9 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

Spotlight - Ed Miliband

Thu, Apr 16 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

Spotlight - Nigel Farage

Thu, Apr 23 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E05

New Players, New Politics?

Thu, Apr 30 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

Eat Fat Stay Fit?

Thu, May 7 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

How to Get into a Good School

Thu, May 14 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

The Air We Breathe

Tue, May 19 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

Britain's Noise Nuisance

Fri, Sep 11 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

Growing Old - Care In Crisis

Thu, Oct 8 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

Our Kids - Whats the cost?

Thu, Oct 15 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

How Safe is Your Cabin Air?

Thu, Jun 18 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

Cheap Food - Whats the cost?

Fri, Oct 16 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Over the Counter Addiction

Fri, Jul 10 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

The Migrant Crisis: Hope and Heartbreak

Fri, Sep 4 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Breaking Into Britain

Fri, Sep 4 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

XXL Britain

Fri, Oct 23 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

Diet Fact, Diet Fiction?

Fri, Oct 23 2015 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

After Paris, Can We Be Safe?

Wed, Nov 18 2015 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

How Safe is Meat?

Fri, Dec 4 2015 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Taxi Wars

Thu, Dec 17 2015 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jonathan Maitland investigates how Britain's Taxi Drivers are under threat from American company Uber.

E22

Lonely This Christmas

Tue, Dec 22 2015 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Fiona Foster reports on what people can do to tackle those who are lonely this Christmas time.

Season 2016

43 episodes

E01

The Nightmare of Bad Sleep

Thu, Jan 7 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Fiona Foster investigates the troubling statistics that around a third of people in the UK struggle to get the recommended amount of sleep.

E02

Floods: Are We Ready for the Future?

Thu, Jan 14 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jonathan Maitland reports on how councils are cutting back waste collections and reducing bin sizes.

E03

Supermarkets - The Tricks of the Trade

Thu, Jan 21 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Fiona Foster reports on how supermarkets are battling to keep the business they have from cheap discount retailers and online shopping services.

E04

Britain: Shirkers or Workers?

Thu, Jan 28 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Richard Edgar investigates why Britain's productivity lags behind that of Germany, France, Denmark and Sweden despite a recent economic revival in the country.

E05

Addicted to Your Smart Phone?

Thu, Feb 4 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham challenges a tech-obsessed family to give up their smart phones and tablets for a week to see what difference it really makes.

E06

Kids v Career - Having it All?

Thu, Feb 11 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Helen Skelton reports on her most difficult challenge yet - been a mum and maintaining her career.

E07

Behind Closed Doors: Fear and Control

Thu, Feb 18 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A investigation into the scary rising statistic that more women are dying at the hands of their partners then ever before.

E08

Young and Obese - Confronting the Crisis?

Thu, Feb 25 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A investigation into the youth obesity crisis in the UK.

E09

Meeting My Enemy

Thu, Mar 3 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The episode, shot over two years, explores whether bringing a victim of crime face-to-face with the perpetrator actually works.

E10

Old and Wealthy - End of the Golden Years?

Thu, Mar 10 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Janet Street-Porter investifates concerns around the growing wealth gap between young and old.

E11

Alcohol - How Much is Too Much?

Thu, Mar 17 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jonathan Maitland investigates just how much is too much alcohol.

E12

Europe Under Attack

Thu, Mar 24 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In 2016 Britain, one of the key issues is migration. In the European referendum, it is one of the key topics been used poll after poll. The number of people coming to Britain is still rising, but what are the real facts behind the much reported pressures of immigration, and is Britain really too full? Reporter Ranvir Singh travels to London, Lincolnshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester to find out.

E13

Migration - Is Britain Really Full?

Thu, Mar 31 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It has been three years since food fraud hit the headlines after horse meat was discovered in some supermarket products. As the National Food Crime Unit publishes its very first report, Aasmah Mir investigates to see if controls have been tightened and asks - how safe is our food?

E14

Generation Homeless

Thu, Apr 7 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Charlene White investigates whether the system is letting young homeless Britons down as she meets desperate youths sleeping on the streets or on friends' sofas, all struggling to survive. More than 80,000 young people in the UK experience homelessness each year and with cuts biting, increasing numbers are now struggling to make ends meet and losing the roofs over their heads. In the budget, the government promised over 100 million pounds to services tackling homelessness, but with plans to curb housing benefit for 18 to 21-year-olds from next year and other benefit changes, will more young people end up being forced onto the streets?

E15

Fraud: How Safe is Your Money?

Thu, Apr 14 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With 750 million pounds having been stolen from our bank accounts in the past year, Jonathan Maitland investigates how it is being taken - and who is to blame.

E16

Europe - In or Out? Part 1

Thu, Apr 21 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the first of a two-part programme, ITV's political editor Robert Peston examines the case for staying or leaving the European Union ahead of the referendum in June. He looks at whether Britain's exit really would mean some medium term drop in prosperity as some predict, and examines whether that is a price we are prepared to pay for increased control over our laws and borders. He travels to Switzerland to see if we could embrace their version of life on the outside of the EU.

E17

Europe - In or Out? Part 2

Thu, Apr 28 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

ITV political editor Robert Peston examines the case for staying or leaving the European Union ahead of the referendum in June. In the second of two programmes, Peston examines how leaving or staying might impact security at home and how the vote could affect immigration in future. What does controlling our borders mean in a post-Brexit world - and what price are we prepared to pay for this privilege?

E18

Should I Intervene?

Thu, May 5 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

When faced with a situation where a split second decision must be made, would most people intervene and possibly prevent a crime, or help a stranger in need even if putting themselves at risk? Fiona Foster investigates the potential consequences of stepping in to assist others, and why many ultimately choose to walk on by and not get involved.

E19

Children of the Migrant Crisis

Thu, May 12 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Special programme from the Greek Islands of Lesbos and Chios, looking at the work of dedicated British volunteers helping some of Europe's most vulnerable refugees. The programme details some of the moving stories of families who have fled war-torn countries, as well as following some of the Brits caring for orphaned children whose parents perished in the journey to reach Europe.

E20

Pauline's Story Living With Ebola

Thu, May 19 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Fraud: How They Steal Your ID

Fri, Jun 3 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Rubbish: Battle of the Bins

Mon, Jun 13 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The UK produces millions of tonnes of waste every year but, for the first time in a decade, recycling rates are falling. With some bins getting smaller - and some councils collecting rubbish less frequently - there is growing concern about the impact it could have on the nation's streets and environment. Jonathan Maitland reports on the battle of the bins.

E23

Food Fraud: How Safe Are We?

Thu, Jun 23 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul Wilson died after eating a takeaway curry that should not have contained peanuts. But with an estimated 20 organised crime gangs linked to food fraud, how much do any of us know what exactly we are eating? Aasmah Mir investigates.

E24

Brexit: What Does it Mean for You

Mon, Jul 4 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight explores the way the vote to leave the EU will affect people's money, property, holidays and bills. ITV's consumer affairs editor Chris Choi talks to families and businesses across the country to see how Brexit will change their lives, and personal finance expert Martin Lewis gives his top tips for life beyond Brexit.

E25

Brexit - What's Your House Worth?

Thu, Jul 28 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jonathan Maitland reports on the current state of the UK housing market. Is post-Brexit Britain an opportunity for millions to finally buy their own home, or should the public brace themselves for a house price crash?

E26

Summer Diets - Fact or Fiction?

Thu, Aug 4 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley investigates the diet industry to find out what impact weight loss has on our minds and bodies. With many of us gearing up for the summer holidays, there are no shortage of diets to help us slim down for the beach - but are quick-fix diets a sensible solution for long-term health?

E27

Secrets of Your Car Insurance

Thu, Sep 1 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Car insurance costs and premiums are on the rise again for many, despite competition and price comparison sites. Aasmah Mir investigates some of the factors driving such increases, including dodgy claims and compensation culture.

E28

Saving Britain's Savers

Thu, Sep 8 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As interest rates drop to record lows and many bank accounts offer little in the way of returns, are savers now facing a crisis? Adam Shaw explores the impact of the rate cuts, and finds out what other options might be available for people trying to be smart with their money.

E29

Careless Killings?

Thu, Sep 15 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Murders, serious crimes and incidents involving people with mental illness seem to hit the headlines with frightening regularity. Aasmah Mir investigates whether they are being let down by a system that is not coping or caring for them properly.

E30

Suspended: Britain's Pay Scandal?

Thu, Sep 22 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jonathan Maitland and the Tonight team investigate why hundreds of employees of public bodies every year are suspended on full pay at huge cost to the tax payer, using Freedom of Information legislation to unveil the scale of the problem.

E31

Fraud: Elderly and at Risk

Thu, Sep 29 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight investigates the increasingly sophisticated methods criminals are using to target the elderly and defraud them of their savings.

E32

Trump's America - Will it Happen?

Thu, Oct 6 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Robert Moore explores why many Americans feel so angry ahead of one of the most bitterly-fought and divisive presidential campaigns in history. Voters in Ohio hold the election in the balance and tensions are running high. Trump and Clinton supporters both share their fears for the future if the other side triumphs.

E33

A&E in Meltdown?

Thu, Oct 13 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Fiona Foster investigates how A&E departments are coping with a record number of patients.

E34

The Truth About Term Time Holiday's

Thu, Oct 20 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Ranvir Singh investigates holiday's taken during term time.

E35

Can Your Diet Defeat Diabetes?

Thu, Oct 27 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E36

Funerals: A Costly Undertaking?

Thu, Nov 3 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Adam Shaw investigates the rising costs of funerals.

E37

High-Speed Rail: Is It Worth It?

Thu, Nov 10 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With the government set to give the go-ahead to the biggest infrastructure scheme in a generation, who will benefit from a rail project that may cost more than 56 billion pounds?

E38

Why Can't Britain Sleep?

Thu, Nov 17 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As a new health study claims that the British are the worst sleepers in the world, Fiona Foster investigates the consequences of sleep deprivation - and finds out what can be done to ensure a good night's rest.

E39

The Truth About the Menopause

Thu, Nov 24 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham speaks to women going through 'the change', their partners and families to break the silence around the menopause. With millions of women in work during their menopausal years, are workplaces doing enough to support women as they work through what can be devastating symptoms, and can new UK guidelines aimed at empowering bosses to support women going through them really help?

E40

Christmas Buyers Beware

Thu, Dec 1 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The Christmas countdown has begun with millions of us starting our search for those special gifts. However there are an increasing number of consumer dangers out there - from online fraud to hazardous toys. Adam Shaw reports on how people can keep their money and families safe when shopping during the festive season.

E41

The Great British Pub Revolution?

Thu, Dec 8 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jonathan Maitland discovers why the local pub could be making a comeback. Pubs contribute billions to the economy every year - yet it is estimated each week around 20 of them shut their doors forever. But with many communities now rallying to save their much-loved local, and the craft beer industry flourishing, is the pub industry having a renaissance?

E42

The Secrets of Your Christmas Dinner

Thu, Dec 15 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Every year millions of people sit down to Christmas dinner on 25 December. It may be the event that the nation loves, but what is the true cost of bringing the family together around the table? Fiona Foster reports on what impact the big day has on our health, wealth and well-being.

E43

2016 - The Year That Changed the World

Thu, Dec 22 2016 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It has been dubbed the year of rebellion - a year when everything that was assumed to be the political and social norm was turned upside down. After Brexit and the shockwaves following the American election, it would be no exaggeration to describe 2016 as the year that changed the world. In this special programme, Tom Bradby explores the Brexit vote in Britain and how it revealed a deeply divided nation, uncertain of how best to proceed under the highly pressured umbrella of the European Union. In America, the election of Donald Trump signalled a rejection of the elite and for many the start of a 'golden new age' for the US. Tonight takes a look at what has happened over the last 12 months and whether the rebellions that occurred will set the tone for years to come in other countries across the globe.

Season 2017

45 episodes

E01

Your Pound: What's It Worth?

Thu, Jan 12 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

2016 saw the pound fall to record lows, with experts now predicting many of our household costs and bills will be hit by rising prices. Adam Shaw investigates what the new financial climate means for consumers - and what we might have to pay more for.

E02

President Trump America's Greatest Gamble?

Thu, Jan 19 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

On Friday, Donald J Trump - a celebrity businessman with no political experience who defied all expectations in order to be elected - will officially assume the office of the President of the United States of America, becoming arguably the most powerful man in the world. ITV News Washington correspondent Robert Moore speaks to Americans thrilled at the prospect of a truth-speaking outsider at the helm, and others who are deeply fearful about what a divisive and inexperienced president Trump may turn out to be.

E03

Keep, Chuck or Clean?

Thu, Jan 26 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With Britain's households containing over 30 billion pounds worth of unused clothing and many homes now full of new goods after Christmas, Fiona Foster investigates if many of us are hoarding things we do not need and reveals how simple changes can cut the clutter, keep us healthy and save some cash as well.

E04

Energy Bills: Can We Be Smarter?

Thu, Feb 2 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As cold weather drives energy bills ever higher, Tonight investigates smart meters, the 11-billion-pound scheme that is supposed to save people money.

E05

The Truth About Exercise

Thu, Feb 9 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The fitness industry is worth billions, but does going to the gym really make a difference - and can workouts on the NHS help turn around unhealthy lifestyles and potentially save lives? Fiona Foster investigates the pros and cons of exercise

E06

Bank of Mum & Dad

Thu, Feb 16 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Adam Shaw investigates why millennials are experiencing money troubles and their parents are having to pick up the tab - how much is it costing the Bank of Mum and Dad?

E07

The Truth About Sexual Harassment

Thu, Feb 23 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Amid reports that sexual harassment of women on the streets and in nightclubs is getting worse, Tonight goes undercover to see if some men really are still behaving badly. Presented by Julie Etchingham.

E08

NHS: Medical Blunders Reunited

Thu, Mar 2 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Britain's health service is regarded as one of the best in the world, but what happens when the medics get it wrong? From serious misdiagnoses to surgical instruments left in bodies after operations, Jonathan Maitland investigates how mistakes can sometimes end up costing lives - and the NHS billions.

E09

Buy Today, Pay Tomorrow?

Thu, Mar 9 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With households currently borrowing more than a billion pounds a month, Adam Shaw investigates whether Britain is heading for a new credit crunch.

E10

Famine - Millions on the Brink

Thu, Mar 16 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Rageh Omaar reports on a growing humanitarian crisis as 20 million people in South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria and Yemen teeter on the brink of famine. As the UN says the famines are the worst the world has experienced since 1945, this programme looks at what can be done to prevent scenes similar to those in 2011 when over a quarter of a million people died of starvation.

E11

Terror in London - A Tonight Special

Thu, Mar 23 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

This winter has seen many of our hospitals pushed to the brink. Fiona Foster investigates what some are calling a crisis in frontline services, and reveals what other areas of the NHS could be at risk.

E12

Help Stop Me Ageing!

Thu, Mar 30 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jonathan Maitland investigates the latest groundbreaking science, looking at ways people might be able to look younger and live longer while remaining healthy, and asks if it is really possible to reverse the ageing process.

E13

Deal or No Deal? Brexit Britain

Thu, Apr 6 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As Britain gets ready for Brexit, businesses up and down the land have some big questions. Who the UK trades will define whether the biggest political decision in a generation is a success or not. It could herald a new age of prosperity in a globalised economy, but failure would mean the entire nation could end up poorer. Julie Etchingham explores the opportunities and obstacles for Britain as it prepares to leave a trading block which it has been part of for nearly 50 years.

E14

Help Stop Me Ageing!

Thu, Apr 13 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

Trump: The First 100 Days

Thu, Apr 20 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As US President Donald Trump marks his 100th day as commander-in-chief, ITV News Washington correspondent Robert Moore asks whether the US is more divided than ever and if the new administration has really made a profound difference to the country. The programme speaks to Americans fearful of the direction in which their nation is heading, and those who believe Trump is restoring their country to a bold new era of greatness.

E16

Brits Abroad: Is the Dream Over?

Thu, Apr 27 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Over a million Britons live and work in the EU, and many of them are becoming increasingly fearful of what Brexit might mean for them. Since the referendum vote, they have seen pensions paid in sterling drop in value and they are worried about affordable healthcare. So is the sunshine turning sour for the Brexpat Brits?

E17

How Safe is Your Pension?

Thu, May 4 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Adam Shaw looks at the fraudulent scammers targeting around 11 million people every year in a bid to get hold of their pensions, as the programme goes undercover to expose some of those trying to target the public's retirement funds.

E18

The Leader Interviews: Tim Farron

Mon, May 8 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham sits down with the leaders of the UK's political parties ahead of the general election. Tonight, she talks to Tim Farron of the Liberal Democrats about his passions, his policies and his vision for Britain.

E19

The Leader Interviews: Paul Nuttall

Thu, May 11 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham sits down with the leaders of the UK's political parties ahead of the general election. Tonight, she talks to Paul Nuttall of UKIP about his life, his interests and his vision for Britain.

E20

The Leader Interviews: Jeremy Corbyn

Mon, May 15 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham talks to Jeremy Corbyn of the Labour Party about his policies, his passions and his vision for Britain ahead of the general election.

E21

The ITV Leaders' Debate

Thu, May 18 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 120 min

Julie Etchingham hosts a live debate between party leaders ahead of the snap General Election on June 8th.

E22

The Manchester Attack

Thu, May 25 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Three days ago, a suicide bomber launched an attack in the heart of Manchester - the target, a pop concert with thousands of teenage fans. 22 people died and scores were injured. But who was the bomber who deliberately targeted children - and how is the city responding?

E23

The Leader Interviews

Mon, Jun 5 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham talks to the SNP's Nicola Sturgeon, Jonathan Hill interviews Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood and Libby Wiener talks to co-leader of the Green Party, Caroline Lucas.

E24

New Build Nightmares

Thu, Jun 8 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jonathan Maitland investigates the rise in complaints about poorly built houses and controversial leasehold contracts.

E25

The Tower Block Disaster

Thu, Jun 15 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham examines yesterday's tragic tower block fire in West London that claimed numerous lives, and asks how can we prevent it from happening again?

E26

Sun, Sea and Scams

Thu, Jun 22 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

ITV consumer editor Chris Choi investigates some of the very latest scams that criminals and con artists are already using to target British tourists, as millions prepare to head abroad for their summer holidays this year. From online booking fraud to street crime, Chris exposes tricks of the trade to watch out for.

E27

The True Cost of Parking

Thu, Jul 6 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With private parking tickets now being issued every seven seconds, Fiona Foster investigates the industry now making millions by ticketing hapless motorists - with help from the DVLA.

E28

How Safe is a Sun Tan?

Thu, Aug 17 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Can Crooks Hack Your Home?

Thu, Aug 24 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The average modern UK home contains a dizzying array of smart devices, with TVs, baby monitors, fridges and smoke alarms just a few of the many items hooked up to home networks or plugged straight into the internet. But could connected technology now be providing an open invitation to cyber crooks to steal vital information from people without the need to physically enter properties? Georgie Barrat investigates just how easy it could be for criminals to hack our homes.

E30

Fight or Flight? The Drunken Truth

Thu, Aug 31 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Hundreds of people have been arrested for drunkenness, violence and sexual assaults at British airports and on board aircraft over the past year. But what is to blame - a booze culture or businesses making millions selling alcohol? And what is being done to combat the problem and keep passengers safe? Aasmah Mir investigates.

E32

Undercover: Breaking into Britain

Thu, Sep 7 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

This edition goes undercover to investigate the booming business of fake passports and the state of Britain's border security, as Jonathan Maitland visits Greece to expose the secret trade in dodgy documents where a fake passport can be bought for just 500 pounds, before speaking to Home Office whistleblowers who reveal their concerns about the way Britain's borders are policed. With the Brexit vote pushing control of UK borders to the forefront of the political landscape, this programme asks if such control has already been lost - and whether things are going to get worse rather than better.

E33

Fat: The Healthy Option?

Thu, Sep 14 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Catherine Tyldesley investigates the truth about fats, hoping to dispel some myths about which are the healthiest when it comes to food. As well as highlighting the dangers lurking in many take-aways and convenience foods, the programme also looks at the types and amounts of fat people should be eating every day, and advises what foods to avoid.

E34

The Jewel Raiders

Thu, Sep 21 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After spending years training in a secret crime academy, a gang of Romanian criminals arrived in Britain in 2015. In less than a year, they raided 11 jewellery stores, getting away with luxury watches and diamond rings worth more than three million pounds. With exclusive access to the police investigation and CCTV footage, Tonight reveals how the gang was eventually tracked down and caught.

E35

Work 'till You Drop?

Thu, Sep 28 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With a record number of pensioners still working, Tonight explores what they are up to, why they are doing it and what it means for the UK. Noreena Hertz meets people joyfully working through their 60s and beyond, as well as those struggling to a find a job at an older age. The economic impact of an ageing workforce is revealed and the programme looks at how businesses are adapting to cope with a country working for longer.

E36

Britain's Claim Culture - Revealed

Thu, Oct 12 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Hayley Hassall investigates Britain's obsession with personal injury claims, and the huge industry specialising in them - whether it be for holiday sickness or whiplash. It is pushing up premiums and the cost of holidays, but the insurers and tour operators who pay out are fighting back, with fake claimants being prosecuted, named and shamed.

E37

Work 'Til You Drop?

Thu, Oct 19 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With a record number of pensioners still working, Tonight explores what they are up to, why they are doing it and what it means for the UK. Noreena Hertz meets people working through their 60s and beyond, as well as those struggling to a find a job at an older age. The economic impact of an ageing workforce is revealed and the programme looks at how businesses are adapting to cope with a country working for longer.

E38

Car Crime: Are You a Target?

Thu, Oct 26 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Car crime is rocketing, with vehicles stolen to order for parts, to be used in crime or sold abroad. Jonathan Maitland reports on the crime epidemic that is sweeping the country.

E39

The Big Fat Truth

Thu, Nov 2 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is estimated there are more than 57,000 takeaways in the UK, with that figure expected to grow by nearly 30 per cent over the next ten years. Local authorities say they are trying to control their spread - amid claims that fast food outlets are fuelling obesity and poor health in some of our deprived communities? Ranvir Singh investigates.

E40

Harassment: Uncovering the Truth?

Thu, Nov 9 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With allegations of sexual harassment and serious assaults hitting the headlines in recent weeks, Julie Etchingham investigates how widespread the problem is across society - and whether enough is being done to stop it.

E41

Acid Attacks: How Scared Should We Be?

Thu, Nov 16 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With acid attacks doubling over the past five years and becoming the weapon of choice for some criminals that leave their victims with life-changing injuries, the government has proposed to tighten controls over such materials and impose tougher sentences on those committing such acts - but will they be enough to solve the problem? Fiona Foster investigates.

E42

Harry and Meghan - A Royal Revolution?

Thu, Nov 23 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

She is a popular American actor and a divorcee. He is a combat veteran and one of Britain's favourite royals. The relationship between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may seem like a storybook romance, but what does it say about the modern monarchy, and what does the establishment really think about any prospect of their engagement? Fiona Foster investigates.

E43

Elderly Theft: Robbing the Relatives

Thu, Nov 30 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

More elderly people than ever before are falling foul of financial abuse, with the criminals often closer to home than we would like to think. Could laws designed to protect the most vulnerable actually be leading to a rise in theft within families? Fiona Foster investigates.

E44

Christmas Cons Revealed

Thu, Dec 7 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Last Christmas, British consumers were cheated out of 10 million pounds by paying for items online that were either fake or non-existent. Dan Clark-Neal investigates how thieves are defrauding the public, and finds out what can be done to spend safely online.

E45

Butcher Surgeon: A Scandal Uncovered

Thu, Dec 14 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight investigates one of the worst scandals in medical history, detailing how a rogue surgeon performed botched or unnecessary operations on more than 1,000 women for nearly two decades before being brought to justice. The programme also hears from whistleblowers who say they tried to expose him - but were ignored.

E46

Hungry, Homeless and on Benefits

Thu, Dec 21 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It may be the season of good cheer, but for many this Christmas, it will be anything but cheery. Homelessness is rising and, with more people now said to be living in poverty, Tonight investigates why this festive season is going to be so hard for some families.

Season 2018

43 episodes

E01

Overweight Brits - Part 1

Wed, Jan 3 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Helen Skelton presents the first of a two-part Tonight special, looking at how much lack of exercise is costing the NHS due to ill health and some of the quick fixes overweight Brits are forking out for. But are they worth the cash being spent on them?

E02

Overweight Brits - Part 2

Thu, Jan 4 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Helen Skelton presents the second of a two-part Tonight special, looking at the various products overweight Brits are forking out for in a bid to lose weight quickly after the festive season. But are they worth the money being spent on them?

E03

Divorce Wars

Thu, Jan 11 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Check in to the Divorce Hotel as a married couple, and check-out to a new single life in just one weekend. What might sound like wishful thinking to some, in Britain's peak month for relationship breakdowns, is in fact part of a growing trend around the world. But can it work here in the UK? Julie Etchingham asks why many in the legal profession now believe our divorce laws are in need of urgent reform to get rid of outdated notions of blame.

E04

'Dr Google': Do DIY Diagnoses Work?

Thu, Jan 18 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With winter continuing to bite, it's not a great time to be hit by illness, particularly with A&E departments being busy or if you have difficulties getting an appointment with your GP. More and more people are turning to DIY diagnoses online, but could that be doing us more harm than good? Dr Oscar Duke investigates.

E05

Bargain Holidays: What's the Truth?

Thu, Jan 25 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Can you get a summer holiday on the cheap? Reporter Adam Shaw investigates the potential perils and pitfalls of buying your summer holiday in the sun and looks for some of the best deals on the market at the moment.

E06

NHS Winter Crisis: What's the Truth?

Thu, Feb 1 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Cancelled operations, flu epidemics, A&Es in chaos; those are the headlines, but what's the truth behind the NHS winter crisis? Fiona Foster talks to staff, experts and patients about what's happening in the health service, the solutions being found, and what we all need to do to relieve the pressure on the NHS.

E07

Travel Chaos: The True Cost

Thu, Feb 8 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Traffic on our roads is on the rise and the number of people using our packed railways is set to double in the next 25 years. The Government say they are investing in the transport infrastructure, but with no end in sight for millions facing miserable commutes, what's the true cost for us all? Jonathan Maitland investigates.

E08

Plastic: Can You Live Without it?

Thu, Feb 15 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Plastic waste is polluting the oceans, and there are concerns that it has now reached our food chain. The UK government has announced a plan to crack down on it and improve the environment, but this will take 25 years. Could and should something be done much quicker, and what can we all do to rethink our reliance on plastic? Helen Skelton investigates.

E09

Trans Kids: The Right Response?

Thu, Feb 22 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

'Tonight' investigates the growing debate about transgender people - particularly among the young - and the pace of change around gender diversity in Britain. Dubbed the 'transgender revolution' by some, vulnerable young people can get help and support as never before, but others have expressed concern about the rapid increase in childhood referrals to gender identity clinics and about how schools and other bodies are responding to the issue. Julie Etchingham reports on a much-discussed subject.

E10

Snowstorm: Britain's Big Chill

Thu, Mar 1 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Freezing temperatures and heavy snow have been taking their toll on parts of Britain; the predicted blast of Siberian weather has caused serious disruption, and forecasters say that we're potentially facing the lowest temperatures for 25 years. Are conditions like this the shape of things to come? Helen Skelton investigates.

E11

Britain's Pothole Crisis

Thu, Mar 8 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The number of potholes is feared to be at record levels across the country, putting lives at risk on the roads and hitting motorists in the pocket. With more vehicles on our highways - and more councils saying that they haven't the cash to repair them - many roads seem to buckling under the strain. Adam Shaw investigates the truth behind Britain's pothole crisis.

E12

Undercover: Rough Sleeper

Thu, Mar 15 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In a special edition of 'Tonight', Adam Holloway goes undercover to investigate the rise of street homelessness in Britain, which is now in its seventh consecutive year of increase. Nearly 30 years after he filmed life with rough sleepers for a groundbreaking ITV documentary, Adam, who is now an MP, returns to where the problem is still most acute - on the streets and in the homeless shelters of the capital - and sets out to discover why rough sleeping persists three decades on.

E13

Britain V Russia: A New Cold War?

Thu, Mar 22 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Relations with Russia are at their worst for decades after the Putin regime was blamed for a chemical attack in Salisbury that poisoned a former Russian double agent, his daughter, and a policeman who tried to help them. It was a shocking event that has led to tit for tat diplomatic expulsions and threats of further action, but how bad could things get, and what can Britain really do? Adam Shaw investigates.

E14

Can Brexit Fix Britain?

Thu, Mar 29 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With one year to go until Britain exits the EU, Tonight asks the North East of England if Brexit will deliver the dreams of those who voted to leave.

E15

Pets - The True Cost

Thu, Apr 5 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

There are more than 16 million dogs and cats in the UK; they're our most popular pets, but they come at an eye-watering cost. It's estimated that owners will spend up to £33,000 on a dog during its life and around £24,000 on a cat, but what happens if they get sick and - like millions of us - you don't have pet insurance? Jonathan Maitland investigates what price we're willing to pay for our love affair with pets.

E16

OAP Bootcamp

Thu, Apr 12 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two fifths of the NHS budget is spent on the over 65s, with loneliness, lack of exercise, and bad diet being the big causes of poor health in pensioners. Could changing all that make a difference? Tonight is about to find out: welcome to the OAP Bootcamp.

E17

Processed Food: What Are We Eating

Thu, Apr 19 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

We rely heavily on processed food as a nation - from breakfast to dinner, it is available to us 24/7. How much do we really know about what we are eating? Fiona Foster investigates.

E18

Secrets of Your Online Shop

Thu, Apr 26 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Online shopping is a multi-billion pound business in the UK, but who is to blame and what are your rights when your goods disappear or turn up badly damaged? With exclusive footage filmed inside a major delivery depot, Tonight reveals the extent to which parcels can be mishandled and badly treated.

E19

Google, Facebook & You: What They Know

Thu, May 3 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

They are some of the richest companies in the world, but have they made their billions from the information that we give away on our smartphones and laptops, sometimes without us knowing? Adam Shaw investigates the personal information which has been gathered, held, and sometimes shared by some of the most popular apps we use.

E20

Inside Russian football

Thu, May 10 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With the World Cup on the horizon, Jonathan Maitland goes inside the world of Russian football to see what might face fans travelling there this summer.

E21

The Tower: A Year On

Thu, May 17 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With a month to go until the anniversary of the Grenfell fire tragedy, Tonight looks back at a night that devastated a community and shocked a nation. Hearing from the survivors, the bereaved and eye-witnesses - including some who have never spoken before - this special edition of Tonight talks us through what happened in June 2017 and how this community is fighting for a legacy that ensures it never happens again.

E22

NHS saved my Life

Thu, May 24 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As the NHS turns 70, Tonight celebrates some of its 'miracles' through the eyes of patients who owe their lives to our national health service.

E23

Eat Yourself Healthy?

Thu, Jun 14 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Britain is bulging, we are now officially the fattest nation in Western Europe with one in four adults being overweight or obese. In a report for Tonight, Helen Skelton investigates our nation's expanding waistline and finds out how we can we eat ourselves healthy?We travel to Boston, Lincolnshire which is officially the UK's most obese town, to discover just how much the British public know about the foods we consume and how that might relate to exercise. Ever wondered how many minutes you'd have to skip for, to burn off that Doner Kebab? Tonight finds out.

E24

Trump and Britain: Love or Loathing?

Thu, Jul 12 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

On the eve of Donald's Trump's first official visit to the UK as President, Tonight asks how the US leader will be received and explores the state of our so-called 'Special Relationship' with Washington. Hearing from figures as varied as Lord Sugar, Nigel Farage, Germaine Greer and Alex Salmond, Martin Geissler also investigates what the future holds for our dealings with this most controversial of Presidents.

E25

Violent Britain: Drugs, Knives and Gangs

Thu, Jul 5 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

Heatwaves and Hailstones: Wild Weather UK

Wed, Aug 1 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Record temperatures, torrential rain and hailstorms in Britain; forest fires in the Arctic circle; devastation and death in Greece, Japan and North America. The weather across summer 2018 appears to be breaking records for all the wrong reasons. But could this be the new normal for us Brits - and the shape of things to come? Becky Mantin investigates.

E27

Shopping: End of the High Street?

Thu, Aug 23 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The High Street is in trouble. In the last 10 years, nearly 220,000 jobs have been lost as 85,000 shops closed their doors for good. So is bricks and mortar retail in terminal decline? Are the tech giants of online retail to blame? And what's the likely impact on us, the shoppers? Retail expert Kate Hardcastle investigates.

E28

Our Debt: The True Cost

Thu, Aug 30 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

An estimated eight million of us are struggling with debt problems. It can cause a whole range of issues from financial to mental health. Tonight investigates the mounting debt crisis - and how some people are fighting their way out of trouble.

E29

What Car Should I Buy?

Thu, Sep 6 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the second biggest purchase many of us will make after a house. But with the car market now spanning electric, hybrids and traditional fuel - plus the trouble over diesel, it's harder than ever to know what vehicle to buy next. Reporter Ginny Buckley investigates.

E30

Fighting Fat: Back to Basics

Thu, Sep 13 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

One in four Britons are now classified as obese. From kids to pensioners, the nation's waistlines continue to expand. But why? In our attempts to lose weight, have the messages on healthy living been over complicated? Tonight investigates the simple steps we can take to fight fat.

E31

Britain on Painkillers: The Silent Epidemic

Thu, Sep 20 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Are we hooked on opioids? Millions in Britain are taking powerful prescription painkillers that many experts argue are ineffective when it comes to reducing long-term chronic pain. Tonight explores the scale of this silent epidemic in Britain, the comparisons being made with the crisis in America and the experiences of people in Britain who are struggling with addiction and dependency.

E32

Britain's Property Crisis

Thu, Sep 27 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With one in five households now renting and home ownership becoming just a dream for many, Jonathan Maitland investigates Britain's housing crisis. From Peterborough, where over 70 residents were made homeless to make room for other homeless people, to Manchester, where 15,000 new homes are being built without a single one being affordable, and Cornwall, where a family has spent 10 years waiting for a council property while their four children are forced to share a room.

E33

Wild Weather UK: Winners and Losers

Thu, Oct 4 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

From the Beast from the East to the hottest summer on record, this year's British weather has been anything but ordinary. But what's been the impact on our lives and pockets? Laura Tobin investigates how the weather's increasing extremes have affected everything from our food prices to the future jobs' market.

E34

Pay Now, Die Later: Funerals Uncovered

Thu, Oct 11 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With the cost of dying skyrocketing, many are opting to purchase their funeral before they pass away. But are pre-paid funerals a good investment or a waste of cash? ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi delves in to the celebrity-backed plans, exposing how some vulnerable people are being mis-sold products which sometimes don't even cover the cost of the whole funeral.

E35

Driving - The True Cost?

Thu, Oct 18 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Briton's motorists pay just over 30 billion pounds a year, in taxes and fines. But where does this money end up? Fiona Foster investigates the true cost of driving.

E36

What's In Our Meat?

Thu, Oct 25 2018 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Five years after the horsemeat scandal a Tonight investigation has discovered many local authorities have done no food sampling tests in the last year. Reporter Jonathan Maitland also uncovers serious concerns about falling levels of inspection in our abattoirs and reveals fast food customers aren't always getting the meat they're paying for.

E37

Frontline Care: Saving the NHS?

Thu, Nov 1 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Mental health, homelessness and alcoholism are just some of the problems being tackled by a pioneering GP service. Tonight's cameras have been given exclusive access to follow a team of specialist nurses who work in the community. Can their 'focused care' help save the NHS?

E38

Car Crime: How Safe Are You?

Thu, Nov 8 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Rates of car theft are the highest they've been in years, and new technology makes it all too easy for criminals to help themselves to people's cars. ITV Tonight is asking should the manufacturers be doing more, why aren't the police catching more criminals, and what can the public do to keep their car safe?

E39

Immigration: Who Do We Let In?

Thu, Nov 15 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With Brexit on the horizon, the Government is proposing to end freedom of movement and prioritise letting in highly skilled workers. Will this create jobs and opportunities for British people? Or could it result in a shortage of workers in industries like healthcare, agriculture and manufacturing? Richard Bacon travels around the country: from his hometown of Mansfield - which had one of the highest leave votes in the country, to the London hospital where NHS staff saved his life, to find out.

E40

Trump and the Truth: America's Conspiracy Wars

Thu, Nov 22 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the US, it's estimated more than half of all Americans believes in at least one conspiracy theory, including their president. Donald Trump has weaponised conspiracy theories to great political effect, but his critics argue his perpetuation of myths is fuelling fear among the American population. Robert Moore examines the role conspiracy theories play in shaping the country's political future and asks who will win in America's battle for the truth.

E41

Food Allergies: What's Really in Your Food?

Thu, Nov 29 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Megan Lee and Natasha Ednan-Laperouse were both 15 years old when they died of their food allergies. Both had eaten a takeaway containing a hidden foodstuff, but were the deaths preventable? Ranvir Singh investigates.

E42

Christmas Buyers Beware

Thu, Dec 6 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Last year, the UK spent almost 80 billion pounds on Christmas gifts - but not everyone got the bargain they were hoping for. And as families prepare for the festive season once again, criminals are also getting ready with a whole range of cons and scams. Tonight investigates how to keep your cash safe this Christmas.

E43

Meghan: The Story So Far

Thu, Dec 13 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's been six months since Hollywood actor Meghan Markle took on her most ambitious role yet. From that day in May when she joined the House of Windsor, through to her first overseas tour, we follow the Duchess of Sussex's first steps into Royal life. As the humanitarian and 'proud' feminist finds herself in a new world of protocol and etiquette, Julie Etchingham asks whether Meghan is changing the Royal Family, or are they changing her?

Season 2019

44 episodes

E01

Losing Weight: Six Months to Save a Life - Part 1

Thu, Jan 3 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight have spent six months following the journey of three people suffering from severe obesity as they try to lose weight, before it's too late. Mentored by a specialist team from Leeds Beckett University, can their expert guidance on diet and exercise improve their health and their lives? The programme follows their highs and lows across two no-holds-barred episodes.

E02

Losing Weight: Six Months to Save a Life - Part 2

Thu, Jan 10 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight have spent six months following the journey of three people suffering from severe obesity as they try to lose weight, before it's too late. In the second of two films, we reveal the final three months of their scientifically-monitored weight loss program, and examine how they've coped with temptation during the Christmas period.

E03

Trouble on the Tracks

Thu, Jan 17 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Britain's train travellers have just been hit with annual fare rises, despite already paying some of the world's highest train fares and suffering the worst rail performance in a decade. With the rail regulator threatening Network Rail with massive fines and the Government launching a year-long rail enquiry, Tonight's Adam Shaw hits the railways to talk to passengers and experts to find out where all the money goes and whether passengers are really getting value for money.

E04

Food Challenge: Meat vs. Vegan

Thu, Jan 24 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Three meat eaters try to go vegan for a month to lose weight and to do their bit to help save the planet. How will they cope? Helen Skelton investigates the rise in Veganism and even attempts to give it a go herself.

E05

Your Body, Your Stress

Thu, Jan 31 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

Living on Benefits: Universal Credit?

Thu, Feb 7 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

Too Old to Drive

Thu, Feb 14 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

There are more than five million drivers over the age of 70 in the UK - and over 100,000 of them are at least 90 years old. With a royal car accident hitting the headlines, Ginny Buckley asks: would you know when it's time to hang up your driving gloves?

E08

The Border Blocking Brexit?

Thu, Feb 21 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Award-winning journalist Mark McFadden takes a trip along the 300-mile border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to find out why it has become such a crucial sticking-point in the Brexit negotiations. Mark, who has lived on the border his whole life, meets those who live on both sides of the border, many of whom cross several times a day for work and pleasure.

E09

Back Pain: Britain's Unseen Crisis

Thu, Feb 28 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A bad back is something that many of us struggle with on a daily basis. A shocking 80 percent of people are likely to experience it at some point in their lives - and the numbers seem to be rising. Why are so many of us suffering? And what can we do to relieve the pain? GP Oscar Duke investigates.

E10

Can We Defend Ourselves

Thu, Mar 7 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With the Government recently announcing ambitious plans to keep Britain a world military leader, Tonight explores if our armed forces really are ready for combat should global tensions escalate. As the nature of modern warfare evolves and as recruitment and funding issues mount, Tom Bradby asks how prepared we are to fight.

E11

Priced Out? Old and Offline

Thu, Mar 14 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

From searching for the best deals, paying bills or finding out when your bins are collected, so much of the information we need is now available online. But nearly a quarter of the population are offline or lacking basic digital skills. Jonathan Maitland investigates who are the digitally excluded, and can getting connected improve your life and save you cash?

E12

Rubbish: Britain's Tipping Point?

Thu, Mar 21 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

From rows over changes to weekly bin collections, confusion over recycling, fly tipping and bin strikes - Britain seems to have more than its fair share of waste trouble. Helen Skelton investigates our problem with rubbish, and looks at the possible solutions.

E13

Brexit: The Endgame

Thu, Mar 28 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Britain voted to leave the European Union nearly three years ago, and 'Tonight' has been covering the Brexit process every step of the way, from the referendum campaign and the result, right through the negotiations to the recent deadlock. Allegra Stratton examines how we got here and what should happen next.

E14

Fraud: Stopping the Scammers

Thu, Apr 4 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Is Britain a fraudster's paradise? Or are the authorities stemming the tide of scams besieging Britain. Adam Shaw investigates.

E15

Harry and Meghan: A Royal Baby

Thu, Apr 18 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby imminent, media and popular interest is growing more intense. Boy or girl, how will these very modern royals want to bring up their child? And will a new arrival mean a new beginning for the couple, after some less than positive headlines? Fiona Foster reports.

E16

Knife Crime and Me

Thu, Apr 25 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

10 days after ITV weatherman Alex Beresford intervened in a Good Morning Britain discussion about knife crime, his cousin was tragically stabbed to death. In this personal investigation, Alex travels across the UK to look into the reasons behind the current knife crime epidemic - and what can be done.

E17

NHS: Violence on the Frontline

Thu, May 2 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight asks whether violence and aggression towards NHS and frontline staff is getting worse. Dr Saleyha Ahsan, an emergency medicine doctor explores the impact of violence and aggression by patients and asks how hospital trusts can safeguard staff.

E18

Pensions: Are You Saving Enough

Thu, May 9 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's estimated that one in four of us aren't saving enough for our retirement. The Tonight programme challenges three working people to try to live off their future predicted pension pots - with surprising results. Joe Crowley investigates.

E19

Supermarkets: Are You Saving Enough

Thu, May 16 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Brits spend an estimated 190 billion pounds every year in the nation's supermarkets. But in an increasingly competitive market with big stores battling against the discount outlets, are we getting a good deal? Fiona Foster investigates.

E20

Holidays: All-Inclusives Uncovered

Thu, May 23 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

All inclusives are the holiday of choice for an increasing number of us. Some say, with the uncertainty of Brexit, travel companies have seen an increase in the number of people booking 'all in' package deals over the last couple of years. Hayley Hassell investigates what happens if things go wrong on an all- inclusive, and what you can do to protect yourself.

E21

Meat: Is It Still Safe? Tonight

Thu, Jun 6 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A new study claims that eating red and processed meat, even within the amounts set by government guidelines, can increase the risk of cancer. So is it still safe, or is it time to ditch bacon, sausages and ham for good? Jonathan Maitland investigates.

E22

Angry Britain: Beyond Repair?

Thu, Jun 13 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Nearly three years after Jo Cox MP was brutally murdered, her sister Kim Leadbeater explores whether Britain is now an angrier and more divided country, and asks what can be done to heal divisions, stem aggression and prevent another possible tragedy. Kim returns to her late sister's place of work to meet MPs who receive hundreds of abusive messages every week and fear for their safety, while Countdown and Strictly star Rachel Riley talks about the sexist and anti-Semitic messages she's been sent online.

E23

Is Your Car Safe?

Thu, Jun 20 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Motoring journalist Ginny Buckley investigates safety standards in the car industry, after hundreds of thousands of vehicles have been recalled with potentially serious issues - including some that have caught fire. Manufacturers say they are building vehicles to the highest possible standards, but are they doing enough?

E24

Fraud: Robbing the Elderly

Thu, Jun 27 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Every year more and more older people fall victim to theft and fraud, and the perpetrators are often those they rely on the most - carers and relatives. Helen Skelton asks whether the time has come to change the way the authorities deal with financial crimes against the elderly.

E25

Who's Our Next PM? (Part 1)

Thu, Jul 4 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham presents the first of two programmes in which she profiles Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson, the final candidates in the Conservative leadership contest, as party members vote to decide Britain's next prime minister. Tonight will scrutinise their differing policies on Brexit and interrogate their domestic and foreign policy plans, as well as their vision for the country.

E26

Who's Our Next PM? (Part 2)

Thu, Jul 11 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham presents the second of two programmes in which she profiles Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson, the final candidates in the Conservative leadership contest, as party members vote to decide Britain's next prime minister. Tonight will scrutinise their differing policies on Brexit and interrogate their domestic and foreign policy plans, as well as their vision for the country.

E27

The Trouble with Garden Centres?

Thu, Aug 22 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As Britain blooms and the weather heats up, garden centres are booming. Green-fingered amateurs have turned gardening into a £6billion industry. But are these places as green as people believe? Chris Choi investigates, looking at allegations including the widespread use of black plastic and environmentally costly peat-based compost.

E28

Housing Crisis: What Next for the Elderly?

Thu, Aug 29 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Most experts agree we are in the middle of a housing crisis. Could providing more accommodation for our ageing population help free up thousands of family homes?

E29

Britain's New Build Nightmares

Thu, Sep 5 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Britain is in the grip of a housing crisis with four million new homes needed to meet demand. But are some developers putting quantity before quality?

E30

Fraud: The Public Threat

Thu, Sep 12 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With nearly four million fraud offences in England and Wales last year, criminals appear to be increasingly high-tech. Scammers stole over a billion pounds from UK bank customers in 2018 using a variety of cons - including impersonating public officials and government websites. Reporter Helen Skelton investigates, and reveals for the first time how she became a victim, losing tens of thousands of pounds in the process.

E31

Cheap Clothing: The Real Cost?

Thu, Sep 19 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With people buying more clothes than every before - clothes that are quickly replaced but often not recycled - it is believed that the fashion industry will consume more than a quarter of the world's annual carbon budget by 2050. Helen Skelton investigates this growing problem to ask what solutions the industry is providing and whether consumers can make a difference.

E32

Growing Old: Social Care Crisis

Thu, Sep 26 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E33

Car Insurance: Costs and Cons?

Thu, Oct 3 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul Connolly goes in search of scammers selling fake car insurance to the public.

E34

Growing Old: Britain's Mental Health Crisis?

Thu, Oct 10 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Investigating one of the big issues of our time - the mental health crisis.

E35

HS2 - Death of the High Speed Express?

Thu, Oct 17 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

John Ray asks whether an upcoming government review could lead to the death of HS2.

E36

Plastic: The Unseen Truth

Thu, Oct 24 2019 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Lucy Siegle investigates whether we are ingesting plastic unknowingly.

E37

Frontline Cops: Police Fighting Back?

Thu, Oct 31 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Around 72 police officers are attacked every day in England and Wales - that's one attack every 20 minutes. Adam Shaw goes on the crime frontline to investigate.

E38

Cash In Your House: Deal or No Deal?

Thu, Nov 7 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

House prices have risen significantly in most parts of the country in recent years. So is now the time for cash-poor but asset-rich homeowners to consider unlocking some of the value in their properties? Jonathan Maitland investigates.

E39

The Leader Interviews: Nigel Farage

Thu, Nov 21 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Ranvir Singh talks to Nigel Farage of the Brexit Party about his vision for the country ahead of the General Election.

E40

The Leader Interviews: Jo Swinson

Thu, Nov 28 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight profiles and interviews leaders of Great Britain's political parties ahead of the General Election. This week, Ranvir Singh meets the leader of the Lib Dems, Jo Swinson.

E41

The Leader Interviews

Fri, Nov 29 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight profiles leaders of Great Britain's political parties ahead of the General Election.This week, Ranvir Singh talks to Nicola Sturgeon of the SNP, and also interviews the co-leader of the English Green Party, Siân Berry.Jonathan Hill interviews Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price.

E42

The Leader Interviews: Jeremy Corbyn

Thu, Dec 5 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight profiles leaders of Great Britain's political parties ahead of the General Election. This week, Julie Etchingham meets the leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn.

E43

The Leader Interviews: Boris Johnson

Fri, Dec 6 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight profiles leaders of Great Britain's political parties ahead of the General Election.This evening Prime Minister Boris Johnson's vision for the country, plans for Brexit and time in office are scrutinised.

E44

Christmas Costs and Cons

Thu, Dec 12 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The average UK household spends an extra £800 during December. But as millions of shoppers are preparing for the festive season, so too are criminals with a whole range of fakes, cons and scams. Adam Shaw investigates how people can get the best value gifts and keep their money safe this Christmas.

Season 2020

41 episodes

E01

Cash Free Britain?

Thu, Jan 2 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's estimated that three quarters of the things now bought in the United Kingdom are now paid for by card - with some businesses refusing to take cash altogether. As more banks and ATMs disappear from the streets, reporter Adnan Sarwar asks if the nation is on its way to becoming a cashless society.

E02

Tech Abuse: Stopping the Stalkers

Thu, Jan 9 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight explores the growing issue of so-called 'Cyber-stalking' and what we can do to stop our use of technology being abused.

E03

High Streets: End of the Road?

Thu, Jan 16 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A report on the downward trend in spending in Britain's high-street stores over the past 10 years. Geraint Vincent follows typical shopping street Dalton Road in Barrow-in-Furness through the crucial festive period and hears from firms facing high rates and tough competition from the internet and retail parks. But to some, high streets are more than just a place of business - they are a crucial part of the community. Geraint also meets those trying to attract more visitors, and explores whether everyone has a responsibility to support town centres.

E04

Holidays: Bagging a Bargain Break

Thu, Jan 23 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Helen Skelton presents a report on the tourism industry, asking how easy it will be to get a bargain holiday in 2020 in the aftermath of the Thomas Cook collapse.

E05

Deadly Virus: Is Britain Prepared?

Thu, Jan 30 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Health experts from around the globe are concerned about the coronavirus, which has originated in China and could destroy many lives. But will it take hold in the UK? Ranvir Singh investigates.

E06

How Safe Is Your Vape?

Thu, Feb 6 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With more than 3.6 million people now vaping in the UK, reporter Jonathan Maitland explores the boom in the industry, while undercover reporters find out what is in the liquid people are smoking. Industry bosses claim vaping is a safer, cleaner, healthier alternative to smoking. But are there any health risks?

E07

Coronavirus: What Next for Britain?

Thu, Feb 13 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Britain on the rise and the UK Government labelling it a "serious and imminent threat" to public health, Fiona Foster investigates if the authorities here are equipped to deal with the challenge.

E08

Airbnb: The True Cost?

Thu, Feb 20 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In 10 years Airbnb has grown into a multimillion-dollar global entity - and revolutionised the way people travel. But there are claims that short-term lets not only threaten the future of traditional hotels, but could be contributing to housing shortages - as well as driving up the cost of properties. Jonathan Maitland investigates.

E09

Inside MI5: Keeping The UK Safe

Thu, Feb 27 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Rohit Kachroo gains access to MI5, one of the world's oldest and most-renowned spy agencies. Filmed as London experienced two terror attacks at Fishmonger's Hall and Streatham, Tonight sees the engine room of the UK's fight against terror. Surveillance officers and investigators also discuss their secret work and its impact on their lives.

E10

Coronavirus: What You Need To Know

Thu, Mar 5 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The Government has announced its coronavirus action plan, warning that a fifth of the workforce could be off sick with the illness. The virus would hit businesses, the emergency services and the economy. Jonathan Maitland investigates how people can keep themselves safe.

E11

Diet: Trust Your Gut?

Thu, Mar 12 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A healthy gut can do more than help digestion. It is being linked to everything from obesity levels to mental health. Five years ago actress Catherine Tyldesley made a film for Tonight about diets. Now she is back to find out exactly what people need to know about keeping the digestive system in good working order.

E12

Coronavirus: Protecting the Elderly

Thu, Mar 19 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The UK is on the brink of a coronavirus epidemic and, with over-65s deemed particularly at risk, Geraint Vincent asks how the general public can protect the elderly from it. The older you get, the greater the chances that the virus could be fatal. Tonight explores why this is and which underlying conditions make people especially vulnerable. With the help of doctors and scientists, Geraint provides specialist advice on what to do if you or a relative has symptoms, tips on how to protect each other from infection, and what to do if you are elderly and told to self-isolate. How are hospitals preparing for what may now be inevitable rises in elderly admissions, and can an already-stretched care system cope? Should we avoid contact with our elderly relatives or should we carry on as normal? With the latest figures, top experts and government advice, the film provides the ultimate guide on how we can protect the elderly from this fast-moving virus.

E13

Coronavirus: Britain in Lockdown

Thu, Mar 26 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Trump and the Virus: America in Crisis

Thu, Apr 2 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

How seriously could the coronavirus pandemic damage President's Trump's chances of re-election later this year? As the United States grapples with a full-blown health crisis, ITV's Washington Correspondent Robert Moore asks whether his controversial leadership style has properly addressed or even exacerbated the challenge ahead.

E15

Lockdown: How Long Can it Last?

Thu, Apr 9 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Just a couple of months ago the economy was riding high with employment at record levels. But that was before the coronavirus epidemic tightened its grip on Britain, ripping up the way of life. In the past 14 days half a million people have signed on for Universal Credit. With the Government projected to spend many tens of billions in a bid to keep the economy, and jobs, afloat, Sonali Shah investigates how long the lockdown can last.

E16

Coronavirus: The Survivors' Stories

Thu, Apr 16 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

Supermarkets & Supply Chains: Keeping Britain Fed?

Thu, Apr 23 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As Britain and Europe remain locked down in the fight against Covid-19, Julie Etchingham asks how seriously the food supply chain is being affected. Crops will be ready to be harvested in the coming weeks, but there may be no labour available. She looks at how shops, supermarkets and delivery services are coping now the early panic buying is over. And she asks, if vulnerable families cannot get access to food at prices they can afford, will people ultimately be forced to change the way they eat?

E18

Fly Tipping: Britain's Lockdown Problem?

Thu, Apr 30 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Fly tipping costs tens of millions to clean up and is a huge problem across the UK. But it could be getting worse in lockdown. With some council tips shut and many authorities operating a skeleton waste collection service, some people are simply dumping their rubbish illegally. Jonathan Maitland investigates.

E19

Policing Britain: Cops in Lockdown

Thu, May 7 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As lockdown continues across Britain, Tonight asks what life has been like for the police, tasked with keeping people safe during these unprecedented times. Allegra Stratton follows officers from Merseyside Police to see the impact the pandemic is having on their ability to combat crime, and witnesses the particular crimes and behaviours they are encountering due to the lockdown.

E20

Saving Money: Tips For Lockdown

Thu, May 14 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With pay cuts, job losses and businesses shut down for weeks, the financial impact of coronavirus is hitting people hard. Helen Skelton investigates the best ways for people to tighten their belts and try to save money.

E21

The Race for a Cure: Making Britain Safe

Thu, May 21 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Ranj Singh looks at the urgent race to find drugs to successfully treat Covid-19. With hopes of defeating the deadly virus lying with the world's scientists - including those working in Britain - Dr Singh gains first-hand access to laboratories and drug trials across the country. He reports on the unprecedented scientific efforts going into developing drugs to treat those in hospital with the virus, as well as the search for a vaccine to inoculate everyone. With the success of these trials determining how soon people can resume normal life and get the economy running as before, the stakes could not be higher.

E22

Back to Work: Is It Safe?

Thu, May 28 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As millions start to emerge from lockdown and back into work, Sonali Shah investigates the measures being put in place to keep people safe, asking whether enough is being done.

E23

Car Crime: Is My Car Safe?

Thu, Jun 4 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Government figures reveal car crime has risen for the past six years. It has even continued in lockdown in some areas. As more motorists are targeted by organised gangs, Alex Beresfordinvestigates what people can do to steer clear of vehicle crime.

E24

Holidays: Where Should We Go?

Thu, Jul 9 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The travel industry is in dire straits, with the coronavirus crisis leaving summer holiday plans in disarray for many people. But with the prospect of travel beginning to open up, should holiday-makers be trying to grab a break abroad, or is this the year of the Great British staycation? Helen Skelton investigates.

E25

Generation Covid: Our Children in Crisis?

Thu, Jul 16 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Children seem largely unaffected by physical aspects of the coronavirus. But as the lockdown eases, concerns are growing about young people's mental health as a result of the crisis. Julie Etchingham asks what life has been like for the younger generation, and as the costs are counted - with thousands of teaching hours lost, exams missed and the country entering the worst recession on record - will it have any negative impact on their ambitions and prospects?

E26

Back in Business: The Road to Recovery?

Thu, Aug 20 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After the unprecedented double hit of coronavirus and lockdown, can local businesses and high streets survive? From barbers to bookshops, restaurants to fashion retailers - reporter Adam Shaw investigates are planning their bounce back - and hears from people keen to get back to work in an uncertain job market.

E27

Can Robots Save The NHS?

Thu, Aug 27 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With the coronavirus pandemic still gripping the world, the NHS is facing its biggest crisis in a generation with issues over treatment, funding and care. New technology is one of the tools being used to fight the virus - and many other illnesses - with the use of artificial intelligence on the rise across the health sector. Dr Oscar Duke investigates.

E28

Electric Cars: Are We Ready?

Thu, Sep 3 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The Government has promised to ban the sale of all new diesel, petrol and hybrid cars in the UK by 2035. But will people - and the necessary technology - be ready for the electric revolution? Motoring journalist Ginny Buckley investigates.

E29

Weight Loss: The War on Fat?

Thu, Sep 10 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Obesity has been described as a ticking time bomb, with illnesses related to weight costing the NHS £6billion a year - and with people staying at home much more, there is a danger this crisis could get worse. Angellica Bell investigates what can be done.

E30

Scams: Ripping Off the Elderly?

Thu, Sep 17 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The numbers of fraudsters targeting victims aged 55 and over has exploded since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, creating a billion-pound industry for the criminals. Fiona Foster investigates.

E31

Can We Save Our Jobs?

Thu, Sep 24 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the aftermath of the lockdown, millions of people face joblessness, redundancy or uncertainty about their future on a scale unseen since the early 1980s. Robert Peston investigates the impact on the economy, with industries shutting down overnight, millions unable to work, and many more working from home for the foreseeable future. He also asks what can be done to avoid the mistakes of past recessions and assesses whether the Government is on the right track to avoid mass unemployment.

E32

Funerals: The True Cost

Thu, Oct 1 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The funeral industry was under fire over charges before the coronavirus crisis. Now, in one of their tragically busiest ever periods, the spotlight is on them again. Sonali Shah investigates if people are paying too much to say goodbye to their loved ones.

E33

Britain's Lockdowns: What's Next?

Thu, Oct 15 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As Britain braces itself for a difficult winter with Covid-19 cases on the rise again, Adam Shaw asks how the country is coping with new lockdowns, track-and-trace and a fragile economy. He also hears from frontline workers, central in the fight against the disease.

E34

Can Trump Win?

Thu, Oct 22 2020 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

This summer, America has seen one of the most bitterly fought presidential election campaigns in living memory. As the President himself recovers from Coronavirus, voters reflect on the pandemic that has left America with the highest number of Covid-19-related deaths in the world, and the impact this has had on the economy. A summer of protests over racial justice has seemingly deepened the divide between Democrats and Republicans, and an increasingly ominous rhetoric around the validity of the election result could threaten the democratic process itself. So as Americans go to the polls, have they had enough their maverick leader or are they ready to vote him in for a second term? Can Democratic challenger and former Vice President Joe Biden make the case for a calmer, more traditional presidency that could begin to heal some of America's festering wounds? ITV's Senior International Correspondent John Irvine travels down the Mississippi River, from Minneapolis to St Louis, talking to Americans about the choice they face on November 3rd.

E35

Black and British

Thu, Oct 29 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In October 1987, Black History Month started in the UK, with its aim to celebrate the rich and diverse history of black British culture. In this film, reporter Alex Beresford talks to inspirational people who have made a difference in Britain - and around the world.

E36

House Prices: Is the Boom Real?

Thu, Nov 5 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

When the country went into lockdown earlier this year, the property market ground to a virtual standstill. But when it came back, it was with a bang - house prices have hit record highs over the summer. Helen Skelton investigates why so many people are keen to buy and sell at the minute - and asks whether the property bubble could be about to burst.

E37

Building Nightmares: House of Horrors

Thu, Nov 19 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With households spending millions of pounds every year on building work, Jonathan Maitland investigates whether tradesmen are subject to too few meaningful checks - and asks who should pay the bill when things go wrong.

E38

Secrets of Your Online Christmas

Thu, Nov 26 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Lockdown in England has forced many to shop for their Christmas gifts differently this year, with delivery companies reporting a 50 per cent increase in business. Fiona Foster investigates whether consumers know what their rights are when buying online.

E39

Buyers Beware: Shopping Cons Revealed

Thu, Dec 3 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Cybercrime costs the UK economy tens of billions of pounds every year - with the festive season particularly lucrative for the fraudsters. Reporter Adam Shaw looks at the latest cons, as well as fakes and faulty goods hitting the virtual market - and how to avoid being caught out.

E40

Secrets of Your Christmas Dinner

Thu, Dec 10 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In previous years, the British have spent more than £4bn on Christmas food and drink, with many thousands working behind the scenes to get that festive fare into the shops. But 2020 has been anything but normal. Jonathan Maitland investigates how different Christmas dinner will be this year.

E41

2020: The Year That Changed Britain

Thu, Dec 17 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

More than 50,000 Britons killed by Covid-19. A country in lockdown while also heading out of Europe. Freedoms that people took for granted now being controlled by the Government. Julie Etchingham looks back at the past 12 months - a year that changed Britain.

Season 2021

41 episodes

E01

Has Cash Been Cancelled?

Thu, Jan 7 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A year ago Tonight reported on how quickly Britain might be heading towards a cash-free society. Twelve months on and the world of money has changed dramatically with lockdowns and the pandemic accelerating the shift away from coins and notes. Some are now warning that the entire cash system, costing £5billion a year to run, could be under threat. Adnan Sarwar investigates.

E02

Vaccine: When Will I Get It?

Thu, Jan 14 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Most people would agree that the Covid-19 vaccines are the key to getting life back to normal. But when will everyone get them - and will everybody take them? With lives and livelihoods on the line, Dr Oscar Duke investigates the importance of the mass roll-out.

E03

Care Homes: The Long Year Alone

Thu, Jan 21 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul Brand investigates the shocking toll of lockdown on residents and carers.

E04

Going Green: Save Money?

Thu, Jan 28 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With record global temperatures and extreme weather events affecting all parts of the planet, there seems to be little argument that the climate is changing. The UK government is promising urgent action and wants everyone to go greener. But what can the public really do to help? Meteorologist and weather presenter Laura Tobin investigates.

E05

Covid Testing: What's the Truth?

Thu, Feb 4 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Is the Government's plan to instantly mass test for Covid-19 proving more trouble than it is worth? Major questions are being asked about the accuracy of the instant tests, which are costing hundreds of millions, but whose use is now being curtailed in places like schools and some care homes. Adam Shaw asks whether lives could be at risk and whether rapid mass testing could end up being money down the drain.

E06

On the Breadline: Foodbank Britain?

Thu, Feb 11 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham investigates the dramatic rise in food banks in Britain, asking why one of the richest countries in the world is experiencing food poverty on such a worrying level.

E07

Cars: The End of Petrol & Diesel?

Thu, Feb 18 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

Antisocial Britain: Trouble on the Streets?

Thu, Feb 25 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With most of us spending much more time at home due to covid restrictions our communities have had even more of an impact on our lives. But in some areas an old problem is on the rise again.Since lockdown began last march police have reported a sharp increase in antisocial behaviour with incidents plaguing towns and cities. So what measures are in place to help victims. And are they working?Paul Connolly talks to residents of the Halton Moor Estate in Leeds dubbed ‘The Zoo' in the media, to see what life is like for those living there.

E09

UK: The End of the Union?

Thu, Mar 4 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With fewer people describing themselves as British and polls showing separatist movements on the rise, Julie Etchingham asks just how much danger the centuries-old Union is in. Using exclusive polling of English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish voters, Julie discovers why so many people have lost interest in the Union, and explores whether the United Kingdom is on the brink of a break-up.

E10

How to Age Well

Thu, Mar 11 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Many people are living longer but not always in the best of health. The Government wants to change that. And by 2035 they're hoping everyone can all get an extra five fitter years of life. Actor and musician Martin Kemp investigates.

E11

Spend or Save? Making Your Money Work

Thu, Mar 18 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Squirrelling away cash in savings accounts was the norm for generations. But after years of low interest rates and easy credit, for many those days are gone.

E12

Women: How Safe Are We?

Thu, Apr 8 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The brutal murder of Sarah Everard has opened up a wider debate about the safety of women on our streets, with many sharing their stories for the very first time. Julie Etchingham reports.

E13

Summer Holidays: What's The Truth?

Thu, Apr 15 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As the UK's most anticipated summer holiday season in history approaches, Chris Choi investigates where, when and how people can travel in the summer of 2021.

E14

Can Your Town Centre Survive?

Thu, Apr 22 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

These are unprecedented times, prompting talk of a major transformation for our towns and cities to make them relevant once more in the post-Covid world. But how has the pandemic reshaped our lives? And will our High Streets adapt to survive? Jonathan Maitland investigates.

E15

Giving Up Sugar: For Good? - Part 1

Thu, Apr 29 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Former MP Tom Watson investigates how much damage refined sugar is doing to the nation's health, and asks what impact eating less sugar would have on the NHS.

E16

Giving Up Sugar: For Good? - Part 2

Fri, Apr 30 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Former MP Tom Watson investigates how much damage sugar is doing to the nation's health, and the potential links between Covid and obesity.

E17

Cheats, Fiddles and Scams: Protecting Your Family - Part 1

Thu, May 6 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Part one of two. It is one of the cruellest crimes - scammers who rip off the vulnerable. In Britain alone it is estimated more than ?2billion has been lost to fraud over the past year in the pandemic, with crooks even conning people out of their life savings. Adnan Sarwar investigates.

E18

Cheats, Fiddles and Scams: Protecting Your Family - Part 2

Fri, May 7 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Part two of two. Cameras focus on the criminals, some of who have even targeted friends and family members, by stealing their cash. Reporter Adnan Sarwar also investigates the romance con artists netting millions online by pretending to be a new love.

E19

Britain's Filthy Streets

Thu, May 13 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Every day, it's estimated that over two million pieces of litter are dropped in the UK - costing more than one billion pounds to clean up annually. As our waste problem mounts, reporter Fiona Foster speaks to the councils battling to keep the streets clean, the communities taking action, and the innovators tackling littering in new ways.

E20

E-Scooters: Britain's New Road Rage?

Thu, May 20 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In a transport debate that is dividing Britain, there is plenty of evidence on both pros and cons. Trials of legal, rentable e-scooters have been accelerated because of the pandemic, but it's unclear whether they are really the green, clean machines the industry says they are. Chris Choi has new figures revealing the extent of injuries, collisions and anti-social behaviour associated with e-scooters.

E21

Keep, Chuck or Clean? The Big Clearout

Thu, May 27 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

For many people, months of lockdown has meant taking a long hard look at their surroundings and tackling the clutter in their homes. Reporter Angellica Bell investigates what people do with their unwanted things.

E22

Britain After Brexit: Winners and Losers?

Thu, Jun 10 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Six months after the UK left the EU, a look at where Britain stands today. Economics editor Joel Hills sets off on a tour to discover who Brexit Britain's winners and losers are so far.

E23

Home Makeovers: The True Cost?

Thu, Jul 22 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Whether sprucing up the garden, or dreaming of a house makeover after spending more time at home during the pandemic, Jonathan Maitland looks at the rising costs of home improvements.

E24

Are You Drinking Too Much?

Thu, Jul 29 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Towards the end of last year, research revealed 8.4 million people were drinking at a high-risk level, almost double the number who were prior to the pandemic. ITV journalist and recovering alcoholic Toby Winson explores what's led to this stark rise in problem drinking. The Tonight programme hears from experts with advice for anyone wanting to reduce their consumption.

E25

Hidden Disabilities: What's the Truth?

Thu, Aug 5 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

About one in five people has a disability. It may be obvious but often it's not, leaving people struggling to find work, support and healthcare. Some with hidden disabilities battle even to be believed. Saima Mohsin goes on a very personal journey.

E26

Staycations: The True Cost?

Thu, Aug 12 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The summer holiday season is here, but it's another year where nothing is quite back to normal and for many this means a summer break right here in the UK. Sonali Shah takes a look at whether Brits will have to accept they're going to need to blow the budget for a British break this year.

E27

Air Pollution: What You Need to Know

Thu, Aug 19 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Since 2010, Britons have failed to meet national legal limits of air pollution in the UK. Joe Crowley investigates what is being done to tackle the problem and assesses the health implications it may have for us all.

E28

NHS: The Longest Wait?

Thu, Aug 26 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

For 18 months it's been all hands-on deck in the NHS as it grapples with the most deadly pandemic in a century. The knock-on effect has been enormous too, with warnings that mounting delays to cancer treatment and other life-threatening illnesses could create their own shocking death toll. As a new SOS is sounded over the longest waiting lists since records began, Romilly Weeks meets doctors, patients and families and asks what can be done to clear the backlog.

E29

What's Really in Our Food?

Thu, Sep 23 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Last year Brits spent over one hundred billion pounds on food in the UK. The horse meat scandal eight years ago exposed serious gaps in how standards were policed. Now, with pressure on council investigators, food fraud is said to be on the increase.

E30

Energy Bills: Counting the Cost?

Thu, Sep 30 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The UK's wholesale energy markets have reached record highs over the past few weeks, meaning Brits are facing some of the most expensive winter energy bills in years. Reports suggest half a million people could be plunged into fuel poverty, Jonathan Maitland investigates the energy saving tips to keep costs down.

E31

How Green Is Your Supermarket?

Thu, Oct 7 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With food thought to account for at least 20% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions, our grocery basket can have a big impact on our environment. Greenpeace say British supermarkets are producing about 900,000 tons of plastic packaging every year. That means if they go `green', so do we. Jonathan Maitland examines the Green credentials of Britain's biggest supermarkets, and asks what people can do as consumers to play their part.

E32

Repair or Replace? Britain in a Fix

Thu, Oct 14 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The UK's electronic waste mountain is the second largest in the world. On average each Brit throws away 24 kilos of electrical items, fuelling climate change, but there are growing calls for change. Chris Choi meets the repairers who want to give our electronic waste a second lease of life and asks whether existing laws giving us the right to repair go far enough.

E33

Britain's Hidden Killer

Fri, Oct 15 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul Kennedy passed away from pancreatic cancer just three months after he was diagnosed. Treated during the pandemic, Paul allowed his son Daniel to film brief precious moments on his final journey. Tonight shines a spotlight on the deadliest common cancer and investigates whether enough is being done to get patients diagnosed early.

E34

Shortage UK Is Britain Working?

Fri, Oct 22 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As Britain faces shortages of fuel and food, a look at whether a supply chain crisis is brewing, or whether consumer panic buying is creating the crisis. The government says that this is a good moment to recalibrate the British economy and bring back high-skilled, high-wage jobs, but have they done enough to prevent shortages and deliver the Christmas we all want?

E35

What's In Our Water?

Thu, Oct 28 2021 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Only 14 per cent of England's rivers are rated as being in a good condition, a figure that hasn't changed since 2009. Joe Crowley investigates how waste water is contributing to the crisis in our rivers and examines the impact of water companies dumping raw sewage into rivers and coastal waters, sometimes illegally.

E36

Saving the Planet: Saving Money?

Thu, Nov 4 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Scientist and weather presenter Laura Tobin explores what a carbon-zero Britain will look like, whether its coal mining past could help pave the way for a greener future, and what Brits can do to save money and save the planet.

E37

Searching for Patient Zero: Britain's AIDS Tragedy

Thu, Nov 11 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Forty years ago baffled British doctors witnessed the mysterious death of a gay man who regularly visited America. It was the first reported case of AIDS in the UK, and until now he has never been identified. Now Paul Brand traces that first case - along with others who lived, loved and lost to a disease that, worldwide, has now claimed 36 million lives.

E38

Social Care: The True Cost?

Thu, Nov 18 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As Boris Johnson pledges to fix social care once and for all, reporter Fiona Foster looks at whether the government's plans to reform it can address the challenges facing the sector or whether they are just a sticking plaster.

E39

How to Complain and Win!

Thu, Dec 2 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

For some Brits, complaining is an uncomfortable concept. But how do you get your money back if you do not air your grievances effectively? Reporter Adam Shaw gets to the bottom of what it takes to get it right when you make a complaint.

E40

Saving Money at Christmas: The Big Squeeze?

Thu, Dec 9 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Many will be feeling the pinch this Christmas. Furlough is over, the Universal Credit uplift has been scrapped and food and energy prices are rising. Following families trying to make ends meet as well as experts offering festive money saving tips.

E41

A Merrier Christmas?

Thu, Dec 23 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

This time last year, much of Britain was in lockdown. Many families were forced apart and Christmas celebrations put on hold as the nation continued to fight the Covid pandemic. But even with new restrictions to counter the Omicron variant, can it be a different story this year? Fiona Foster reports on the people providing hope for others this festive season.

Season 2022

33 episodes

E01

How Much Is Your Car Worth?

Thu, Jan 6 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Problems with car supply chains and production during the pandemic has drastically reduced the amount of new motors on the market - leading to an explosion in demand for used vehicles.

E02

War in Europe - A Tonight Special

Mon, Jan 24 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Julie Etchingham presents a special programme analysing the momentous events in Ukraine, and the wider political and economic impact of the conflict for the rest of us.

E03

Louise Minchin: The Truth About Stalking - Tonight

Thu, Mar 10 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

TV presenter Louise Minchin was subjected to a campaign of threats and harassment online. She asks if enough is being done to tackle the crime.

E04

Losing Your Home - The True Cost - Tonight

Thu, Mar 17 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Millions in the UK rent privately, but with a growing cost-of-living crisis emerging, there are warnings that a new wave of evictions could be imminent.

E05

Cost of Living: What You Need to Know

Thu, Mar 24 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The cost of living has risen to its highest rate in over 30 years, with millions of families about to be hit by huge hikes in our energy, fuel and food bills, a situation made worse by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Datshiane Navanayagam investigates the impact on our household finances and finds out how we can save money.

E06

House Prices: How High Will They Go? Tonight

Thu, Apr 7 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Despite the recent economic shocks, house prices across the UK have continued to rise, with the average British home now costing more than £350,000. Jonathan Maitland investigates why that's happening and finds out who are the winners and the losers.

E07

Fighting Fat: A Cure for Obesity? - Tonight

Thu, Apr 14 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is a stark reality that Brits are amongst the fattest in Western Europe, with around two in three adults overweight or obese and the NHS spending billions of pounds a year on obesity related ill-health. But could a glimmer of hope be on the horizon? A 'game-changing' new weight-loss drug is set to be made available on the NHS later this year after participants on a global trial lost almost two and a half stone on average. But are we pinning too much hope on one medical solution? Deborah Cohen explores the new tools in Britain's battle with obesity.

E08

Back Pain: Britain's Hidden Crisis? Tonight

Thu, Apr 21 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is estimated that 10 million people in the UK have back pain issues and it costs around £10billion pounds a year to treat. Joe Crowley finds out what people can do to help ease back pain, and how they can help prevent it in the first place.

E09

Homes for Ukraine: Welcome to Britain? Tonight

Thu, Apr 28 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

More than 10 million people are thought to have fled their homes in Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, with more than four million seeking refuge in other countries. In the UK, hundreds of thousands of people have offered up spare rooms or properties for refugees. But with lengthy waits for official checks and documents, the UK government has been accused of not helping fast enough. Paul Brand investigates.

E10

Controlled By My Partner? The Hidden Abuse - Tonight

Thu, May 5 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Ruth Dodsworth explores the crime of coercive control and what needs to be done to stop this insidious domestic abuse.

E11

Holidays: Bagging a Bargain Break? Tonight

Thu, May 12 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's been a while, but pandemic restrictions have eased and Brits are once more warming to the thought of holidays abroad. So what does the savvy traveller need to look out for? Sonali Shah reports.

E12

Scams: Fighting the Fraudsters - Tonight

Thu, May 19 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Fiona Foster reports on how people can protect themselves from scammers who are increasingly using psychological tricks and manipulating our everyday interactions. The UK has been branded the fraud capital of the world, with £750 million lost to criminals in bank scams in the first six months of last year alone, despite technology to help keep people safe is improving all the time.

E13

Who Rules Britain's Roads? Tonight

Thu, Jun 9 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Geraint Vincent investigates one of the biggest changes to the Highway Code since it was first launched in the 1930s - an update that gives priority to more vulnerable road users like pedestrians, horse-riders and cyclists. The revisions to the Code were sparked in part by too many tragic accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians. Geraint hears from someone who almost lost their life on Britain's dangerous roads and explores whether the new changes will make them safer. And he reveals how the highway code is future-proofing itself for the advent of driverless cars - could watching TV while driving really be ahead of us?

E14

Price Rises: The Secrets of Your Shopping Bill - Tonight

Thu, Jun 16 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Latest figures show that food shopping bills are soaring at the fastest rate in 13 years. As the cost of living crisis worsens, it's predicted that next year more than one and a half million households will see the rise in food and energy bills outstrip their disposable income. Reporter Kate Quilton investigates whether the food industry in Britain is coping, and finds out what consumers can do to beat the price hikes and save money.

E15

Car Crime: How Safe Is Your Car? Tonight

Thu, Jun 23 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Criminals operating in organised gangs are using sophisticated technology to steal cars and their parts to order. Rav Wilding investigates whether the police and manufacturers are doing enough to stay one step ahead of the thieves or not.

E16

Side Hustles: How to Earn More Money? Tonight

Thu, Jun 30 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The cost of living crisis is drastically impacting households around the country with more than a million Brits already taking on an extra job or 'side hustle' to make more money. Reporter Adam Shaw explores what it's really like to have more than one job.

E17

Pensions: How to Save More? Tonight

Thu, Jul 7 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As the cost of living crisis bites, paying into a pension might slip down the priority list. But experts warn that skipping contributions now could mean missing out on thousands in pension pots. So how do people save more? Reporter Michelle Ackerley has advice for boosting retirement funds - and uncovers how scammers could be targeting people's hard-earned savings.

E18

14/07/2022

Thu, Jul 14 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

When Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in July 2019, it seemed like nothing could stop him. However, his tenure was soon thrown off course with the challenges of the pandemic, and then a series of scandals and errors that exposed what some felt was Johnson's ill-suitedness to running a country. Paul Brand examines how the political Houdini lost his magic.

E19

Hidden Disabilities: The True Cost? Tonight

Thu, Jul 21 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

An estimated 12 million people in the UK are living with what's described as a 'hidden' disability. Many struggle daily, living with an impairment that is not obvious and it can mean years waiting for a diagnosis or the end of their education or careers. Reporter Saima Moshin looks at the true cost.

E20

999: A National Emergency? Tonight

Thu, Jul 28 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul Brand investigates a crisis in faith regarding the NHS as delayed ambulances and overcrowded A&Es are linked to thousands of deaths. With ambulances sometimes taking hours rather than minutes, Paul meets doctors, paramedics, and the families who claim that the blue light arrived too late in their hour of need.

E21

Hidden Disabilities: The True Cost? Tonight

Thu, Aug 4 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Shops & Robbers: High Street Wars? Tonight

Thu, Aug 11 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Shoplifting has plagued retailers for decades, with violence and aggression towards staff now reportedly reaching record numbers. Experts are predicting it could get worse with the mounting cost of living, so is enough being done to tackle this age-old problem? Adam Shaw reports.

E23

Who's Polluting Our Water? Tonight

Thu, Aug 18 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As the UK is facing the worst drought since the summer of 1976, water companies are recording huge profits. At the same time only 14 percent of rivers in England are in good ecological health. Joe Crowley looks at the state of the nation's rivers and waterways and asks what's really being done to tackle the pollution problem.

E24

Stop and Search: Policing the Streets? Tonight

Thu, Aug 25 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Supporters say 'stop and search' is an effective police tactic to get knives and drugs off our streets. But data shows it's disproportionately used against people from ethnic minority communities and their children. Is there a way for law enforcers to bridge an ever-widening gap with the young people they police? Alex Beresford reports.

E25

The End of Second Homes? Tonight

Thu, Sep 1 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Nearly half a million properties in the UK are thought to be second homes, used mainly as holiday rental properties. Amid the escalating housing crisis, is now the time to limit second holiday home purchases? Reporter Helen Skelton investigates.

E26

Building Nightmares: The True Cost? Tonight

Thu, Sep 22 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Billions of pounds a year are spent on home improvements, but the number of complaints about rogue traders rose by more than a quarter last year, with thousands of homeowners being left in financial ruin. Could more be done to stop cowboy builders? Michelle Ackerley has been finding out.

E27

Pulling Teeth: The End of NHS Dentistry? Tonight

Thu, Sep 29 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Daniel Hewitt investigates the crisis in the dental service, including the extreme lengths people are going to in order to end their tooth-related suffering, from overdosing on painkillers to put a stop to the chronic pain to reaching for the toolbox to extract infected teeth by their own hands. Daniel also meets the dentists who want to treat patients but say that it's the system that's failing them.

E28

Cost of Living: The Help You Need? Tonight

Thu, Oct 6 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Despite intervention from the Government, the UK remains on the precipice of a major cost of living crisis as a summer of anxiety gives way to a winter of desperation. Paul Brand investigates what can be done to help British households survive.

E29

Looking After the Grandkids: The True Cost? Tonight

Thu, Oct 20 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's been estimated that grandparents in the UK save working parents more than seven billion pounds in childcare costs every year. But when things get tough in families, it seems the law may not be on their side. So should they be given more rights? Jennie Bond reports.

E30

Mortgage Crisis: What Does It Mean For You? Tonight

Thu, Nov 3 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Across the UK, families are feeling the pinch as mortgage costs skyrocket ahead of a looming interest rate rise from the bank of England. But is there more to this money crisis, and what can people do to keep on top of their finances? Adam Shaw investigates.

E31

Building Nightmares: The True Cost? Tonight

Thu, Nov 10 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E32

Pets: The Cost of Loving - Tonight

Thu, Nov 17 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Times are tough for millions of pet owners, who not only have their own household bills to contend with, but also those of their much-loved animals. Prices are going up - food, vets bills and insurance - causing stress and anguish. In some cases, even forcing owners into making the hardest of decisions - giving up a much-loved family pet. Chris Choi meets some of those dealing with the pressure of this particular cost-of-living crisis, and talks to the professional vets and nutritionists handing out cost-saving advice.

E33

Christmas Saves & Scams? Tonight

Thu, Dec 15 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With inflation at a 40-year high, can you cut costs without curtailing Christmas? Reporter Sonali Shah shares 12 tips for saving money and staying safe from scams this festive season.

Season 2023

34 episodes

E01

Fly Tipping: Dirty Britain? Tonight

Thu, Jan 5 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With fly-tipping in the UK reported to be at its highest level for a decade, and enforcement failing to keep pace, Michelle Ackerley looks at why so much rubbish is being dumped. She also examines the high-tech solutions that are being used to try to turn the tide.

E02

When Can I See My GP? Tonight

Thu, Jan 12 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Forty two per cent of GPs plan to leave the profession in the next five years. The lack of doctors, face-to-face appointments, continuity of care and resources are all putting patient safety at risk, and leaving family doctors and local surgeries on the brink. Twelve months on from his last film, Dr Amir Khan investigates how to fix primary care.

E03

Your Car: Time to Switch? Tonight

Thu, Jan 19 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After strong demand for used cars in 2022 and ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles, motoring journalist Ginny Buckley looks at the affordability and reliability of electric cars. Is now the right time to trade in for an electric vehicle?

E04

Britain's Parking Nightmares: Tonight

Thu, Feb 2 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In Britain we own more than 40 million cars and finding somewhere to park them is proving problematic. It can lead to disputes over spaces on the streets we live in and those we work and shop in. So what can be done to tackle the country's parking problem? Reporter Adam Shaw finds out.

E05

Can You Boost Your Immune System? Tonight

Thu, Feb 9 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Britain has been in the grip of its worst flu season for almost a decade, and catching a cold or flu can have a huge impact on our health, the economy and the NHS. So what can we do to protect ourselves? Is it possible to boost your immune system? Reporter Kylie Pentelow finds out.

E06

Immigration: Where Are We Now? Tonight

Thu, Feb 16 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As the government vows to "stop the small boats", Adil Ray explores the UK's asylum crisis and attitudes towards migrants of all kinds, as well as addressing Britain's problem with immigration.

E07

Rent Rises: The True Cost? Tonight

Thu, Feb 23 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The number of households renting in Britain has doubled in the last two decades. With demand outstripping supply, prospective tenants are battling with record high prices and a fiercely competitive market, leaving many unable to find a place to live. Datshiane Navanayagam looks at the reality facing Britain's renters.

E08

Food Prices: How High Will They Go? Tonight

Thu, May 11 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As food prices rise at the highest rate since 1978, Kate Quilton investigates why they are rocketing, who is being impacted, and what we can all do to save on our shopping bills.

E09

All-Inclusive Holidays: Unpacked - Tonight

Thu, May 18 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Summer 2023 is being hailed as the first fully open holiday season since the start of the pandemic, but with industry experts reporting a sharp rise in the cost of holidays, could all-inclusive be the way to go? Ginny Buckley reports.

E10

A.I: What You Need to Know - Tonight

Thu, May 25 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

From enhancing healthcare to streamlining working lives and even offering companionship, artificial intelligence is pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible, but the race to harness this technology raises unsettling questions. In this programme, Rachel Younger explores the promise and the perils of artificial intelligence and investigates if humankind can keep up with the machines.

E11

Lindsey and Rob: Living with MND

Thu, Jun 8 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Since his diagnosis in 2019, rugby league star Rob Burrow has been battling Motor Neurone Disease, with wife Lindsey by his side. Last month she took part in the first Leeds marathon, one that saw memorable footage of Rob being carried over the finish line by his friend and former teammate Kevin Sinfield. Cameras follow Lindsey as she fits in marathon training with working and family life, while exploring the wider impact of this debilitating and terminal disease.

E12

Access Denied? Britain's Mobility Problem

Thu, Jun 15 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

For many disabled people or those with mobility issues, getting away from it all can create a new set of stresses. Wheelchair-user Claire Lomas meets those with varying disabilities and mobility issues to understand what holds them back from travelling freely.

E13

Elderly & Evicted: Our Care Home Crisis?

Thu, Jun 22 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the year to October 2022, care homes across England reported serving almost 6,000 people with 'notices to quit', with families often given just weeks to find a new home for residents with highly complex needs. So why are so many people being kicked out of care? Paul Brand investigates.

E14

Scam Britain: How to Stay Safe

Thu, Jun 29 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Research suggests 40 million adults in the UK have been targeted by scammers so far this year. Fraudsters are now cashing in on the cost of living crisis, taking advantage of our financial worries. So how do you spot a scam and what's being done to beat the crooks? Ranvir Singh reports.

E15

Energy Bills: Can Green Be Cheaper?

Thu, Jul 6 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

To reach the UK's net zero target, the UK will need a green revolution in how we heat and power our homes. After we've faced huge increases to energy bills, are the current low carbon options too costly to install and too hard to maintain? And is the government doing enough to help households meet the cost of going green? Joe Crowley reports.

E16

How to Age Well: Your Lifestyle

Thu, Jul 13 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As a population we're living longer than ever before, but the years we're adding to our lives aren't necessarily the healthiest. In the UK, people are living on average 12 years in poor health - 14 per cent longer than in 1990. But what can we do to stop that? In the first of two programmes looking at healthy ageing, journalist Lara Lewington explores the lifestyle changes that might help us all live better for longer.

E17

How to Age Well: Your Food

Thu, Jul 20 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As a population we're living longer than ever before, but the years we're adding to our lives aren't necessarily the healthiest. In the UK, people are living on average 12 years in poor health - 14 per cent longer than in 1990. But what can we do to stop that? In the second of two Tonight programmes looking at healthy ageing, journalist Kate Quilton looks at the impact our diet can have on our later years.

E18

Direct Action - Should It Be Stopped?

Thu, Jul 27 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Series of topical investigative reports exploring the stories behind the headlines.

E19

Britain's Dirty Water: What Went Wrong?

Thu, Aug 3 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Thousands of sewage spills annually take place in waters around the country. Combined with other pollution, some beaches are now in such a bad state that visitors are being officially advised to stay out entirely. Experts say our infrastructure badly needs upgrading - but how much will your bill need to rise in order to pay for it? Joe Crowley investigates.

E20

Dangerous Dogs: What's the Truth?

Thu, Aug 10 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The UK is a nation of pet lovers with around 13 million canines now estimated to live in UK homes, often as treasured members of the family. But dog attacks are on the rise, and last year saw a record 10 fatalities from dog-related injuries in England and Wales. Charlotte Hawkins reports on what is being done to tackle the problem.

E21

Miscarriage: Our Hidden Loss

Thu, Aug 17 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is thought to affect one in five pregnancies, so why don't we talk about miscarriage? News presenter Andrea Byrne opens up about her own experience of pregnancy loss as she examines the stigma around miscarriage and the support available for those who go through it.

E22

Sleep Well, Live Better: Britain's Sleep Problem

Thu, Aug 24 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sleep deprivation is affecting work productivity and is said to be costing the country billions, with one in three reportedly suffering from insomnia, and sleep apnoea now affecting one-and-a-half million people. Rachel Townsend examines why so many people have trouble sleeping, and talks to experts and campaigners urging the government to act.

E23

E-Bikes and Scooters: Trouble On The Road

Fri, Aug 25 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Ultra Processed Food: What Are We Eating?

Thu, Oct 5 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Ultra processed food has been linked by some to cancer, obesity, dementia and early mortality. So what's the truth about it, and how much damage is it doing to our health? Kate Quilton reports.

E25

Shoplifting: The Battle on the High Street?

Thu, Oct 19 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul Brand reports on a rise in shoplifting, which has more than doubled in just three years and cost retailers just short of one billion pounds a year. Aside from the financial impact, retailers are also reporting that thieves are becoming more brazen and their methods more aggressive, so why is it happening, and what is being done to stop it?

E26

Young Carers: A Hidden Crisis

Thu, Oct 26 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Across the UK and behind closed doors, thousands of children are providing care for loved ones who simply couldn't cope without their support. Ronke Phillips investigates the true scale of the issue and asks whether young carers are getting the support they need.

E27

Scam Britain: What You Need to Know

Thu, Nov 2 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Last year in the UK, over £1.2billion was stolen by criminals through fraud - the equivalent of over £2,300 every minute. As scams become more sophisticated, how can we avoid becoming victims, and keep our cash safe? Alex Beresford reports.

E28

After Lucy Letby: Silence on the Wards?

Thu, Nov 9 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Dr Ravi Jayaram helped expose serial killer nurse, Lucy Letby. It was months before his fears were finally investigated by police. He joins Paul Brand to investigate the estimated 11,000 avoidable deaths a year due to patient safety failings in the NHS.

E29

Britain: On the Sick?

Thu, Nov 16 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The number of people not working because of long-term health problems has risen sharply and is now at the highest level since records began. But the government says they are determined to get Britain working in a bid to boost the economy. Adam Shaw finds out what's behind the UK's sick note epidemic.

E30

Elderly Drivers: Putting the Brakes On?

Thu, Nov 23 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

There are almost six million drivers aged over 70 in Britain, and with an ageing population this number is set to rise. Should the current licensing system be changed, and what can be done to make the roads safer for everyone? Reporter Ginny Buckley investigates.

E31

New Knees & Hips: Britain's Biggest Queue?

Thu, Nov 30 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

More than one in 10 people in the UK are thought to have arthritis in the knee or hip joints, and it's a growing problem. But with over one million people estimated to be on the NHS orthopaedics waiting list - many of them for joint replacement operations - some could wait years for treatment. So is surgery the only option for those in pain? Dr Zoe Williams investigates

E32

Cutting the Cost of Christmas

Thu, Dec 7 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After a year of rising food prices, soaring mortgages and high fuel costs, as a nation we're expected to have around £3billion less to spend this Christmas. Angellica Bell discovers the ways consumers can keep costs down and still have fun this Christmas.

E33

Post & Parcels: Getting Christmas Delivered?

Thu, Dec 14 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the UK, customers spent an estimated £20billion on Christmas gifts last year, and around a third of shopping was done online. As the postal system faces another demanding festive season, cameras go behind the scenes to meet the people who are delivering Christmas.

E34

Homeless Families: Our Christmas Crisis

Thu, Dec 21 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Across Britain there are families in their thousands, who through no fault of their own have been forced into temporary accommodation - from bedsits and hotel rooms, to shared units and even in some cases caravans - in fact at least 130,000 children will go to bed tonight in temporary accommodation. Daniel Hewitt meets families whose lives have been thrust into chaos by no-fault evictions, inadequate housing and a system on its knees.

Season 2024

33 episodes

E01

Can Your Diet Defeat Ageing?

Thu, Jan 4 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As a population we're living longer than ever before, but the years we're adding to our lives aren't necessarily the healthiest. So, if you are what you eat, then what should we be consuming to age well and head into our later years looking and feeling as good as possible? Hayley Hassall reports.

E02

Pharmacies: The New NHS Frontline?

Thu, Jan 11 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Pharmacies see around 1.6 million people a day, but it is estimated that an average of eight are closing a week and they are at their lowest number since 2015. Meanwhile, demand is rising and they are being asked to do more by the Government to take pressure off a stretched NHS. So is the pharmacy sector in crisis, and what does the future hold for these cornerstones of the community? Paul Brand reports.

E03

Keir Starmer: Up Close

Thu, Jan 18 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the first of two programmes about the leaders of the UK's two largest political parties - the men most likely to be Prime Minister after a probable election later this year, Anushka Asthana follows Labour's Keir Starmer. Asthana finds out what drives him, what his vision for Britain is and what keeps him awake at night.

E04

Lindsey Burrow: Who Cares for Our Carers?

Thu, Feb 1 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With unpaid carers in England and Wales are providing care worth an estimated 162 billion pounds a year - the equivalent of a second NHS - Lindsey Burrow, who is an unpaid carer, finds out what the cost is to those who take on the responsibility.

E05

Rishi Sunak: Up Close

Thu, Feb 8 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

ITV's Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana follows Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party. Tonight's cameras are given exclusive behind-the-scenes access inside Downing Street capturing him at work and at home.

E06

Help! We Need a Builder: Britain's Skills Shortage

Thu, Feb 15 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's estimated the UK needs nearly a million new recruits in trades and construction over the next decade. At the same time demand is soaring, creating a perfect storm which threatens homeowners, businesses and the national economy. So why are we in this situation and what can be done about it? Reporter Michelle Ackerley has been finding out.

E07

Murdered at Home

Thu, Feb 22 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Between two and three women are murdered by a partner or ex-partner every week, while nearly one and a half million women are victims of domestic abuse each year. The government says it is working tirelessly to tackle violence against women, but campaigners say sentences are too lenient for men who murder women at home. With a public consultation on domestic homicide sentencing due to end on the March 4, Julie Etchingham asks whose side is the law on?

E08

Online Britain: Who's Getting Left Behind?

Thu, Mar 7 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Apps and smartphones are increasingly becoming an essential part of everyday life. Yet it's estimated that more than 10 million adults in the UK lack the basic skills to access the internet, and around 40 per cent of over 75s don't use it at all. In a world that's becoming digital, what happens to the millions left behind? Datshiane Navanayagam reports.

E09

Holidays: Get Away for Less

Thu, Mar 14 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With our budgets being stretched more than ever, making sure you're getting value for money when it comes to going on holiday has never been more important. Experts share their top tips to help you bag a bargain break, while also making sure you don't fall victim to a holiday scam. Helen Skelton reports.

E10

Fraud: Ripping Off the Elderly

Thu, Mar 21 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

More than £500million pounds was stolen from people aged over 65 in England and Wales last year - but how much of this was as a result of fraud by someone known to the victim? Tonight examines financial abuse of older people by their own family, friends and those in positions of trust. What can be done to protect people, their money and their property?

E11

Home Invasion: Britain's Pest Problem

Thu, Mar 28 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Rats, mice, cockroaches and bedbugs - these and other pests are wreaking havoc on homes and businesses across the UK. And, in recent years, vermin infestations have spiked - with an average of more than 800 pest control callouts every day. With the spread of poison-resistant rodents and a cost-of-living squeeze that has seen both councils and households struggling to control outbreaks, infestations are placing a terrible toll on people's mental and physical health. Meeting those whose lives have been upturned by infestations and the professionals trying to stop them, Geraint Vincent asks whether Britain's pest problem is at risk of spiralling out of control.

E12

Priced Out? The Rising Costs of Your Car

Thu, Apr 4 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With insurance premiums hitting record highs and repair costs going up by a third - plus rising tax and fuel costs - car ownership is becoming an unaffordable luxury for many. Motoring journalist Ginny Buckley investigates what is behind these unprecedented price hikes, and what the average motorist can do about them.

E13

Fly Tipping: Britain's Rubbish Nightmare

Thu, Apr 11 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Local authorities in England deal with over a million fly tipping incidents each year, and across the UK more than two million pieces of litter are dropped every day. Why is so much rubbish being dumped across Britain, and what can be done about it? Lucy Verasamy has been finding out.

E14

Claim Your Cash? Britain's Hidden Fortune

Thu, Apr 18 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As millions struggle with mounting costs, billions of pounds are going unclaimed in lost or dormant personal accounts. Chris Choi follows fortune-hunters as they search for lost pots, and speaks with experts to discover how viewers can track down missing cash.

E15

Food Costs: Can You Spend Less?

Thu, Apr 25 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Food inflation was at 19 per cent in 2023 - the highest rate for 45 years. Though it's now come down, it doesn't mean reduced prices. So why is this happening and what can we all do to spend less at the supermarket tills? Kate Quilton reports.

E16

Funeral Costs: The Price of Dying

Thu, May 2 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Adam Shaw examines the rising costs of funerals, and finds out how viewers can plan for the funeral that they want for themselves or for loved ones, while keeping an eye on how much they spend.

E17

Work Where You Want? Britain's Digital Nomads

Thu, May 9 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's estimated that 3.5 million Brits now work fully remotely, and with that number continuing to grow, more people are travelling abroad as digital nomads, combining their work with travel. Chloe Keedy examines this new lifestyle and explores what the UK workplace looks like in the midst of a changing landscape for companies and employees alike.

E18

Kids in Poverty: Britain's Shame

Thu, May 16 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

More than four million children are now living in poverty in Britain, the highest number for 20 years. Paul Brand speaks to families struggling and the schools stepping in to support them, and asks what is being done to tackle the issue. Plus, Strictly judge Shirley Ballas talks about her own experience of growing up with severe financial problems.

E19

How Broke Is Your Council?

Thu, May 23 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul Brand investigates the town hall crisis, with bigger council tax bills for fewer services. With several authorities going bust, he finds out how deep the cuts go as he meets those facing the closure of their care homes, the disabled people losing their transport, and the kids forced to take their chances on the streets as youth projects are axed.

E20

The Leadership Interviews: Ed Davey

Thu, Jun 6 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Ahead of the General Election, Rachel Younger talks to Ed Davey of the Liberal Democrats about his policies and ideas for the country.

E21

The Leadership Interviews: Patrick Harvie

Thu, Jun 6 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Ahead of the 2024 General Election, ITV continues its election coverage with a series of The Leader Interviews - Tonight programmes featuring Great Britain's largest political parties.The first programme broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX at 8.30pm on June 6th will feature Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey.On STV in Scotland and ITV1 Border Scotland, the programme will also feature the Scottish Green Party's co-leader Patrick Harvie.

E22

The Leadership Interviews: Rhun ap Iorwerth

Thu, Jun 6 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

An interview with the Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth

E23

The Leadership Interviews: Rishi Sunak

Wed, Jun 12 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul Brand interviews Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and investigates whether he has the plan and personality to win, or is he leading the Tories to their worst defeat in decades? As Sunak takes his case to the voters, Tonight explores his life, politics and policies, speaking to those who know him best, those who witnessed his rapid rise to power, and those who could be with him at the heart of government if he extends the Conservatives' 14-year reign.

E24

The Leader Interviews

Mon, Jun 24 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With 10 days to go until the General Election, the programme continues its profiles of leaders of Great Britain's largest political parties. This edition hears from Reform UK's Nigel Farage, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer, Scotland's First Minister and leader of the SNP John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth from Plaid Cymru. What do these party leaders stand for and what are their key policies?

E25

The Summer Riots: Burning Britain

Thu, Sep 12 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After the worst far right violence in recent memory, the programme looks back at the breakdown in law and order on our streets this summer following the fatal stabbings of three girls in Southport. Over the course of a week, hundreds of people targeted ethnic minority communities and attacked the police, but why? Paul Brand examines the consequences when online rumours and misinformation collide with real world events.

E26

Trump v Harris: The Battle for America

Thu, Sep 19 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

America will soon head to the polls in the most eventful and fiercely contested presidential election in modern history. After a disastrous debate performance took her predecessor Joe Biden out of the running, Vice President Kamala Harris's last-minute candidacy has reignited Democratic hopes of retaining the White House. Can she muster the broad support needed to beat Donald Trump? With the outcome hingeing on a handful of swing states, Robert Moore travels to the crucial battlegrounds of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia to hear from the voters who hold the nation's future in their hands.

E27

The Skinny Jab: Who's Getting It?

Thu, Sep 26 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

When injections used to combat type II diabetes were found to have weight-loss side effects, they became instantly popular. These so-called 'skinny jabs' are licensed for use in the UK, but with increasing demand, who is eligible for them on the NHS? Do we know enough about them, and can they really help beat Britain's obesity crisis? Ranvir Singh reports.

E28

Stress: Can You Beat it?

Thu, Oct 3 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

According to a recent survey, 90 per cent of adults in the UK have experienced high or extreme levels of stress in the last year, with one in five people having to take time off work as a result. Gordon Smart reports on why the UK is facing a stress epidemic, and examines how viewers can cope with the condition.

E29

Smartphones: Time to Live Without Them?

Thu, Oct 17 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Smartphones have become an integral part of everyday life and people are increasingly reliant on the supercomputer in their pockets. But with ever younger children being given a phone, a growing number of concerned professionals and parents are pointing to increasing evidence of the potential damage that access to the internet is doing to young minds. Faye Barker investigates what can be done to tackle the issues.

E30

Spiking: How Safe Is Your Night Out?

Thu, Nov 7 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Men and women of all ages have had their drinks spiked, sometimes for a predatory crime, like robbery or sexual assault. An increasingly large number of cases appear to be for so-called entertainment - to watch the victim struggling. Sangita Lal meets victims from around the country to understand why the crime is so under-reported, and how traumatic spiking can be.

E31

Energy Bills: Can You Spend Less?

Thu, Nov 21 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In October 2024, the energy price cap rose again, which means some households are still paying over 40 per cent more on their gas and electricity bills than they were three years ago. Datshiane Navanayagam finds out what viewers can do to cut the cost of energy bills this winter.

E32

Keeping Care Alive: Hospices in Crisis?

Thu, Nov 28 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Hospices in Britain help thousands of people through some of the hardest times, offering vital end-of-life care, respite for caregivers, and bereavement counselling. But with the cost of care soaring, the current funding model has left many hospices facing a financial crisis. Daniel Hewitt asks what is key to preserving dignity in end-of-life care.

E33

Unwrapped: Christmas Costs and Cons

Thu, Dec 5 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Adam Shaw explores the risks to consumers this Christmas that include scams, counterfeit goods, inflated prices and the dangers of getting into debt. Experts, case studies, experiments and demonstrations highlight what buyers need to be aware of during the holiday season.

Season 2025

28 episodes

E01

Keep, Chuck or Cash-In? The Big Clear Out

Thu, Jan 9 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Research shows that the average household has more than 50 unwanted items lying around, worth an estimated £10billion pounds across the UK. So what is the best way to tackle clutter, and how can viewers make cash from unwanted items? Professional organiser Dilly Carter has been finding out.

E02

Going Sober: Can We Ditch the Booze?

Thu, Jan 16 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The low and no alcohol market is booming. but at the other end of the scale, the United Kingdom is still facing record high alcohol-related deaths after a spike in harmful drinking during the pandemic. Toby Winson investigates why a growing number of people are putting down the pints, how they are doing it and asks if the UK can change its relationship with alcohol for good.

E03

Older Drivers: Danger At The Wheel?

Thu, Jan 23 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Currently, drivers over 70 in the UK must renew their driving licence every three years and complete a self-assessment questionnaire to confirm they are fit to drive. Ginny Buckley asks whether this is enough to stop those older drivers who should no longer be behind the wheel.

E04

Prisons: On the Brink?

Thu, Jan 30 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The United Kingdom has the highest imprisonment rates in Western Europe and too many UK prisons are now old, dilapidated and no longer fit for purpose. So what can be done to solve the problem? Jacob Dunne - a former prisoner and advocate of restorative justice - investigates.

E05

Supermarkets: How to Save on Your Shop

Tue, Feb 4 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Kate Quilton reports on how supermarkets dominate the groceries market and tempt the consumer to spend with their deals, loyalty schemes and offers. She investigates different ways to get the best deals at the checkout.

E06

Forced Adoption: Britain's Silent Scandal

Thu, Feb 20 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the four decades after the Second World War, more than 200,000 women were forced to give up their babies for adoption through practices run by church and state. Decades later, many are still traumatised and unable to reconnect with the children they never wanted to give up. Sarah Corker meets those campaigning for a formal apology from the UK government.

E07

War: Would Britain Be Ready?

Thu, Feb 27 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In a volatile international climate and following the election of Donald Trump as US president, how well-prepared are our armed forces for any future conflict? Former British soldier Adnan Sarwar reports on the UK's defence strategy, whether its current levels of equipment and manpower are adequate or not, and if the right level of funding is in place to meet the challenges of the future.

E08

My Life. My Choice?

Thu, Mar 6 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As British lawmakers consider making assisted dying legal in England and Wales, the debate over how the law might - or might not - work is becoming more heated. Paul Brand travels to Oregon to meet a woman with a terminal illness who has made a decision to end her life in a process close to what is being proposed here. He also talks to those in the UK with passionate views on both sides.

E09

Celebrity Scams: Are You At Risk?

Thu, Mar 13 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With scammers impersonating celebrities, and creating fake ads that push fraudulent investments, Alex Beresford, whose own identity has been used by scammers, investigates. He also reveals what viewers can do to protect themselves.

E10

Weight Loss Jab: Getting to the Right People?

Thu, Mar 20 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Unless things change, more than half of the population will be classed as overweight or obese by 2050. With soaring demand for weight loss injections, Ranvir Singh investigates who is getting them and whether tighter restrictions regarding online prescribing will work.

E11

Battle of the Bins: End of Weekly Collections?

Thu, Mar 27 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With stretched local authorities across the country proposing restrictions on weekly bin collections, Joe Crowley investigates fears that a reduction in collections and smaller household bins has already contributed to increasing problems with littering and fly-tipping.

E12

Cancer Under 50: Searching For Answers

Thu, Apr 3 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

When the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis in 2024, it brought attention to a disturbing global trend - cancer is no longer just an illness of the elderly. Rebecca Barry delves into the causes behind a rise in cancer diagnoses among adults under the age of 50 in the UK, and asks what can be done to halt this worrying pattern.

E13

High Streets: Are Takeaways Taking Over?

Thu, Apr 10 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Takeaways are bucking the trend at a time when many high street businesses are struggling to stay afloat, so what does this mean for the shape of high streets and waistlines? Paul Connolly reports on whether this is just good business or the start of a takeaway takeover.

E14

Holiday Homes: Mis-Sold and Misled?

Thu, Apr 17 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

People across the country who have purchased caravans on holiday parks have reported losing significant amounts of money, in what is being described by some as a national scandal. Amid allegations of questionable sales tactics, rapid depreciation and hidden fees, a growing number of these holiday home owners are now pursuing legal action. Michelle Ackerley investigates how has this happened and what can be done to protect consumers.

E15

Rising Bills: How to Save Money

Thu, Apr 24 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

UK households have been hit by a wave of increasing bills this month, from council tax, gas and electricity going up, to water companies raising prices by more than 25 per cent on average. Paul Brand looks at what impact this will have on customers stretched by the cost of living crisis and what people can do to soften the blow.

E16

After the Inferno: LA from the Ashes

Thu, May 1 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After reporting on one of the most devastating and costliest wildfire disasters in Californian history, Romilly Weeks returns to Los Angeles to explore the impact by revisiting the people and places she met in the immediate aftermath. As residents, workers and businesses face a slow and often overwhelming journey to rebuild - and scientists warn that this is just the beginning - is Los Angeles ready for the next blaze?

E17

How to Get Healthy at Home

Thu, May 8 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Getting appointments to see GPs can be tricky, and with preventable illnesses a major factor that can affect the quality of viewers' lives, what can we all do to look after ourselves? Dr Amir Khan investigates what works and what doesn't when it comes to staying healthy at home.

E18

Undercover: Skinny Jabs Exposed

Thu, May 15 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With demand soaring for the groundbreaking and so-called 'skinny jab' injections marketed as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro, Rebecca Barry goes undercover to expose the social media sellers purportedly selling syringes of weight-loss drugs that turn out to be illegal - and, in some cases, dangerously contaminated.

E19

Air Fryers: The Healthy Option?

Thu, May 22 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

They are now the third most-used kitchen appliance in the UK, with more than half of households now said to own an air fryer. Is this just a passing trend, or are they here to stay? Lara Lewington investigates whether these gadgets are changing the way we eat, and what they could mean for our health.

E20

Street Racing - Caught on Camera

Thu, May 29 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

ITV Reporter Lewis Warner reports from inside the UK's street racing capital taking viewers into the high-octane, often dangerous world of illegal car meets, observing their attempts to outmaneuver the police in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

E21

How to Keep Your Money Safe?

Thu, Sep 4 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

More than six million people in the UK say they have low confidence when it comes to managing their money, while 26 million are considered financially vulnerable. What can we do to protect ourselves and keep cash safe? Ruth Dodsworth, who experienced devastating financial loss, has been finding out.

E22

Toxic Legacy: Our Hidden Drug Scandal

Thu, Sep 11 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Social affairs correspondent Sarah Corker investigates the scandal surrounding the prescription of synthetic hormone DES to pregnant women that led to life-altering health problems for some of their children including infertility and rare cancers. She meets the women who say more must be done to help those exposed to the drug as new concerns emerge over the impact of DES on a third generation.

E23

Parking Problems: The True Cost

Thu, Sep 18 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With more large cars on Britain's roads, it feels harder than ever to park, so what can you do if you have a parking problem? Ginny Buckley examines parking pricing, investigates whether charge penalties are fair and finds out about the latest in parking scams.

E24

Inside Britain's Asylum Crisis

Thu, Sep 25 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the first half of this year, around 20,000 small boats crossed the channel - the highest number for this period. Now, with social unrest and legal controversy surrounding hotels accommodating thousands of asylum seekers, Paul Brand investigates how the UK got into this situation, why the current system is described as broken, and looks at what the alternatives might be.

E25

Price Rises: Cutting the Cost of Your Weekly Shop

Thu, Oct 16 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Kate Quilton investigates the double-digit percentage increase on some staple foods over the last year, finds out what can be done to lower the price of a weekly shop.

E26

Air Fryers: Do You Know The Dangers?

Thu, Nov 6 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Over the last few years air fryers have become increasingly popular, but social media is awash with stories of fire hazards. And as a number of Fire and Rescue Services across the country have raised concerns with how they are being used, Chris Choi speaks to people whose kitchens went up in flames. He asks what some might be doing wrong, and how to use them safely.

E27

Insulating Your Home: How To Beat the Scammers

Thu, Dec 4 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Energy bills are on the rise again and the cost of living is causing people to look for ways to save money. Government green energy grants offering home insulation seemed like a lifeline for some, but they have turned into a nightmare for thousands. Charlotte Hawkins finds out what went wrong and what viewers can do to stay safe from scammers.

E28

Super-Agers: Wisdom at 90+

Thu, Dec 11 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With more than 600,000 nonagenarians, Britain today has a record number of people aged 90 and over. Paul Brand meets five men and women proving that their nineties are anything but quiet. From an animal rescuer still running her sanctuary in Sussex to a photographer continuing to teach at 91, each profile offers lessons in resilience, humour and purpose.

Season 2026

14 episodes

E01

Wellness: What Really Works?

Thu, Jan 22 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With the UK's booming wellness industry now thought to be worth more than £170 billion, Charlotte Hawkins finds out whether some of the latest trends are as effective as they claim to be.

E02

Beckham v Beckham: The Price of Fame?

Thu, Jan 29 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

ITV's Arts Editor Nina Nannar examines the impact of Brooklyn Beckham's denouncement of his parents on social media and asks if Brand Beckham can survive or not.

E03

New Build Nightmares

Thu, Feb 12 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With the government overhauling planning rules and pledging to 'go further than ever before' to deliver 370,000 new homes a year, what will this mean for where new housing is built, and for the quality of homes across Britain? Tom Barton reveals planning breaches on estates around the country, and speaks to homeowners who have experienced devastating flooding.

E04

Online Reviews: Can You Trust Them?

Thu, Feb 19 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Online reviews can play a crucial role in guiding spending decisions, but how much can we really believe the glowing praise and five-star ratings? Sam Leader investigates the digital marketplace, a world where unscrupulous traders write their own testimonials and positive reviews can be bought in bulk.

E05

Rising Scams: What You Need To Know

Thu, Feb 26 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Scammers are deploying ever more sophisticated methods to steal our money. What warning signs should we watch for, and how are authorities tackling fraud? Paul Brand investigates.

E06

Cars: What's Driving Up Costs?

Thu, Mar 5 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With the average cost of running a car now thought to be around £3,500 per year, Paul Brand investigates how rising costs are affecting motorists, and finds out if some risk being priced off the road altogether.

E07

Spring Clean: Keep, Chuck or Cash In?

Thu, Mar 12 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Nearly half of the UK is living with stress-inducing clutter, but are the unwanted items lying around homes trash or treasure? The team investigates why many find it difficult to have a clear out, why having too much clutter can be bad for the health, and what viewers could upcycle or exchange for cash.

E08

Supermarket Prices: Does Loyalty Pay?

Thu, Mar 19 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Food prices have surged in recent years and are now almost 40 per cent higher than at the end of 2020. So what can we do to cut the cost of our weekly shop, and do loyalty schemes and in-store discounts really deliver? Kate Quilton reports.

E09

Stronger, Faster, Younger? Britain's Steroid Boom

Thu, Mar 26 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Once associated with elite athletes and doping scandals, performance-enhancing drugs are now finding a far wider audience, as normal people attempt to boost their energy, train harder in the gym or even hold back the effects of ageing. Antoine Allen investigates their increased use, and asks whether the dangers are being ignored.

E10

Diet: Can You Eat Yourself Happy?

Thu, Apr 2 2026 6:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

For many people, the food they eat will often fall into the 'comfort' category. Lara Lewington investigates what experts say people should really be eating to improve their mood.

E11

Why Are We So Tired?

Thu, Apr 9 2026 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

According to a 2022 survey, more than a third of us in the UK feel tired most or all of the time. So with stress, nutrition and sleep patterns all playing their part, what steps can we take to beat fatigue? Datshiane Navanayagam investigates.

E12

Shoplifting: Are We Paying the Price?

Thu, Apr 16 2026 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After thefts from stores reached a record high in the UK last year, Paul Brand investigates the High Streets that are fighting back and the police response to the crimes, looking at the increase in prices that everyone ends up paying.

E13

Pet Stars: Can My Pet Pay My Bills?

Thu, Apr 23 2026 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Chris Choi reports on the pet owners turning their animals into so-called influencers, cashing in on a booming billion-pound industry where some cats, dogs and birds are now out-earning their humans and making hundreds of thousands of pounds a year. Chris meets the pets and their owners striking it rich, and asks whether it could be a career anyone could do, or is it harder than it sounds.

E14

Holiday Havoc: Where Should You Go?

Thu, Apr 30 2026 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

For many people a summer holiday is non-negotiable, but this year has brought an unusual level of uncertainty to the travel industry. From rising costs to the turmoil in the Middle East, the holiday market is proving particularly hard to navigate. So what does all of this mean for your next getaway? Charlotte Hawkins reports.

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