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Dispatches: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Dispatches is a UK documentary series on Channel 4, running since 1987, with 40 seasons and 1031 episodes.
Dispatches is still running; the latest episode aired on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Dispatches seasons (40 seasons, 1031 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1987 | 8 | October 30, 1987 | December 18, 1987 |
| Season 1988 | 34 | January 8, 1988 | December 14, 1988 |
| Season 1989 | 39 | January 4, 1989 | December 20, 1989 |
| Season 1990 | 39 | January 3, 1990 | December 19, 1990 |
| Season 1991 | 35 | January 9, 1991 | December 18, 1991 |
| Season 1992 | 34 | January 8, 1992 | December 16, 1992 |
| Season 1993 | 34 | January 6, 1993 | December 15, 1993 |
| Season 1994 | 36 | January 5, 1994 | December 14, 1994 |
| Season 1995 | 27 | January 11, 1995 | December 13, 1995 |
| Season 1996 | 31 | January 10, 1996 | December 19, 1996 |
| Season 1997 | 27 | January 9, 1997 | December 18, 1997 |
| Season 1998 | 28 | January 15, 1998 | December 17, 1998 |
| Season 1999 | 28 | January 7, 1999 | December 9, 1999 |
| Season 2000 | 19 | February 3, 2000 | November 23, 2000 |
| Season 2001 | 9 | February 3, 2001 | December 2, 2001 |
| Season 2002 | 10 | March 5, 2002 | November 17, 2002 |
| Season 2003 | 10 | May 18, 2003 | December 18, 2003 |
| Season 2004 | 10 | January 23, 2001 | December 9, 2004 |
| Season 2005 | 29 | January 24, 2005 | December 20, 2005 |
| Season 2006 | 31 | February 13, 2006 | November 27, 2006 |
| Season 2007 | 40 | January 8, 2007 | June 11, 2011 |
| Season 2008 | 41 | January 10, 2008 | November 12, 2009 |
| Season 2009 | 38 | January 5, 2009 | December 7, 2009 |
| Season 2010 | 32 | January 11, 2010 | November 29, 2010 |
| Season 2011 | 29 | January 9, 2011 | November 7, 2011 |
| Season 2012 | 30 | February 13, 2012 | December 17, 2012 |
| Season 2013 | 38 | January 7, 2013 | December 9, 2013 |
| Season 2014 | 30 | January 20, 2014 | December 1, 2014 |
| Season 2015 | 26 | January 12, 2015 | December 22, 2015 |
| Season 2016 | 28 | February 1, 2016 | November 12, 2016 |
| Season 2017 | 28 | January 16, 2017 | December 8, 2017 |
| Season 2018 | 26 | January 28, 2018 | December 5, 2018 |
| Season 2019 | 29 | January 2, 2019 | December 2, 2019 |
| Season 2020 | 18 | February 24, 2020 | December 28, 2020 |
| Season 2021 | 22 | February 22, 2021 | December 17, 2021 |
| Season 2022 | 19 | January 30, 2022 | December 7, 2022 |
| Season 2023 | 11 | February 12, 2023 | December 12, 2023 |
| Season 2024 | 12 | May 16, 2024 | December 2, 2024 |
| Season 2025 | 10 | March 4, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| Season 2026 | 6 | January 22, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on Channel 4.
Common questions
How many seasons of Dispatches are there?
Dispatches has 40 seasons and 1031 episodes, first airing on Friday, October 30, 1987.
Is Dispatches still on?
Dispatches is still running; the latest episode aired on Friday, June 12, 2026.
What channel is Dispatches on in the UK?
Dispatches airs on Channel 4. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.