The Motorway

The Motorway

Continuing First aired 13/Jan/2020 United Kingdom English 4 season(s) 32 episode(s)
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Documentary following emergency patrol teams on the M1 as they face medical problems, fast-lane pile-ups and bad driving on the motorway that connects London and Leeds.
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Season 4 · Series 4
10 episode(s) · Air date: 01/May/2024
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S4E10
Episode 10
Air date: 28/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

A woman attempts to wave down traffic on the M6, a young driver gets trapped in his car after crashing into the central reservation, and a lorry cab threatens to catch fire on the M5.

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A woman attempts to wave down traffic on the M6, a young driver gets trapped in his car after crashing into the central reservation, and a lorry cab threatens to catch fire on the M5.

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Episode 9
Air date: 21/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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A wheel ripped from a car in a high speed crash bounces across the carriageway and causes three more accidents. And a car out of fuel causes chaos in the Birmingham rush hour.

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A wheel ripped from a car in a high speed crash bounces across the carriageway and causes three more accidents. And a car out of fuel causes chaos in the Birmingham rush hour.

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S4E8
Episode 8
Air date: 14/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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A 44-tonne freight lorry crashes and capsizes in the middle of the M6, an HGV almost catches fire when its brakes lock on, and a school bus breaks down in a dangerous spot.

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A 44-tonne freight lorry crashes and capsizes in the middle of the M6, an HGV almost catches fire when its brakes lock on, and a school bus breaks down in a dangerous spot.

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Episode 7
Air date: 12/Jun/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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The entire motorway must be shut down after a high-speed motorbike crash on the Spaghetti Junction, just outside Birmingham. The patrollers worst fears are confirmed when they discover an injured man lying in the carriageway. Officers Mickey and Lee discover an abandoned caravan parked on the hard shoulder.

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The entire motorway must be shut down after a high-speed motorbike crash on the Spaghetti Junction, just outside Birmingham. The patrollers worst fears are confirmed when they discover an injured man lying in the carriageway. Officers Mickey and Lee discover an abandoned caravan parked on the hard shoulder.

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S4E6
Episode 6
Air date: 05/Jun/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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There's mayhem when motorway patrollers discover a car on fire and leaking fuel. A broken-down van blocks a slip road, and a four-vehicle pile-up causes chaos on Spaghetti Junction.

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There's mayhem when motorway patrollers discover a car on fire and leaking fuel. A broken-down van blocks a slip road, and a four-vehicle pile-up causes chaos on Spaghetti Junction.

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S4E5
Episode 5
Air date: 29/May/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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A four-car crash in Manchester's rush hour puts patrollers under pressure. And a family - including mum, grandma, two babies and a dog - are stranded at the side of the motorway.

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A four-car crash in Manchester's rush hour puts patrollers under pressure. And a family - including mum, grandma, two babies and a dog - are stranded at the side of the motorway.

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S4E4
Episode 4
Air date: 22/May/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Mayhem ensues when patrollers discover a car on the M60 leaking fuel and on fire. Plus, a four vehicle pile-up causes chaos on Spaghetti Junction.

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Mayhem ensues when patrollers discover a car on the M60 leaking fuel and on fire. Plus, a four vehicle pile-up causes chaos on Spaghetti Junction.

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Episode 3
Air date: 15/May/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Bad British weather makes for a bad day on the motorway as a freak hailstorm causes chaos for the patrollers as three cars crash off the motorway at high speed.

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Bad British weather makes for a bad day on the motorway as a freak hailstorm causes chaos for the patrollers as three cars crash off the motorway at high speed.

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Episode 2
Air date: 08/May/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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A patroller is attacked by a driver he's gone to help after a crash, and another driver's luggage flies off the car's roof rack leaving their clothes strewn across the carriageway.

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A patroller is attacked by a driver he's gone to help after a crash, and another driver's luggage flies off the car's roof rack leaving their clothes strewn across the carriageway.

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Season 3 · Series 3
10 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Sep/2023
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S3E10
Episode 10
Air date: 27/Nov/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Extreme snow and wind hits the West Midlands and causes chaos on the M6 for motorway patrollers on the night shift. A pick-up truck flips upside down in the snow. As the blizzards continue, gritting teams are out in force trying to protect the roads.

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Extreme snow and wind hits the West Midlands and causes chaos on the M6 for motorway patrollers on the night shift. A pick-up truck flips upside down in the snow. As the blizzards continue, gritting teams are out in force trying to protect the roads.

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Episode 9
Air date: 20/Nov/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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A broken-down vehicle on a high-speed slip road is not what it seems, there's a four-car collision on Britain's highest motorway, and a driver is stunned when a wheel falls off her car.

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A broken-down vehicle on a high-speed slip road is not what it seems, there's a four-car collision on Britain's highest motorway, and a driver is stunned when a wheel falls off her car.

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Episode 8
Air date: 13/Nov/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Manchester is gridlocked when a pile-up blocks the M60, three men are stranded on Spaghetti Junction, and the M6 is brought to a standstill by a dog running up the middle of the lanes.

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Manchester is gridlocked when a pile-up blocks the M60, three men are stranded on Spaghetti Junction, and the M6 is brought to a standstill by a dog running up the middle of the lanes.

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S3E7
Episode 7
Air date: 06/Nov/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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A terrified family need help in the middle of the M60, an HGV grinds to a halt on the motorway at night, and a rogue deer looks like he's planning to cross the M62.

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A terrified family need help in the middle of the M60, an HGV grinds to a halt on the motorway at night, and a rogue deer looks like he's planning to cross the M62.

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Episode 6
Air date: 30/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Sharon and Tony have to pick up the pieces when a young man runs into some expensive trouble on the M60. Boy racers crash a car in Rochdale, causing traffic to back up onto the motorway.

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Sharon and Tony have to pick up the pieces when a young man runs into some expensive trouble on the M60. Boy racers crash a car in Rochdale, causing traffic to back up onto the motorway.

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Episode 5
Air date: 23/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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On the M5 near Birmingham, Patrollers Dave and Martyn shut down the motorway when a car on fire gets dangerously out of control and is discovered to be packed with explosive contents.

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On the M5 near Birmingham, Patrollers Dave and Martyn shut down the motorway when a car on fire gets dangerously out of control and is discovered to be packed with explosive contents.

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S3E4
Episode 4
Air date: 16/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Gavin and Ryan deal with a vehicle that's smashed into the central reservation of the M62. Vicky and Steve receive reports of a badger crossing the Manchester ship canal via the M6.

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Gavin and Ryan deal with a vehicle that's smashed into the central reservation of the M62. Vicky and Steve receive reports of a badger crossing the Manchester ship canal via the M6.

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S3E3
Episode 3
Air date: 09/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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The motorway patrollers face off with a pack of escaped sheep. A driver attempting to get home on an empty tank is confronted when he runs out of fuel in a live lane of the motorway. And a seven car pile-up on the M62 causes Friday night chaos.

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The motorway patrollers face off with a pack of escaped sheep. A driver attempting to get home on an empty tank is confronted when he runs out of fuel in a live lane of the motorway. And a seven car pile-up on the M62 causes Friday night chaos.

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S3E2
Episode 2
Air date: 02/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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An M66 head-on collision during rush hour brings traffic to a standstill. Patrollers must get thousands of motorists off the road, but some drivers take matters into their own hands.

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An M66 head-on collision during rush hour brings traffic to a standstill. Patrollers must get thousands of motorists off the road, but some drivers take matters into their own hands.

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S3E1
Episode 1
Air date: 25/Sep/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Motorway patrollers Gavin and Ryan race to a serious car fire on the M60, a breakdown in the middle of the night on an unlit section of motorway puts lives in danger, and a serious accident is narrowly averted when an HGV runs over a wheelbarrow.

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Motorway patrollers Gavin and Ryan race to a serious car fire on the M60, a breakdown in the middle of the night on an unlit section of motorway puts lives in danger, and a serious accident is narrowly averted when an HGV runs over a wheelbarrow.

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Season 2 · Season 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 09/May/2022
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S2E8
Episode 8
Air date: 27/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

On the night shift in the control room near Leeds, motorway dispatcher Stuart spots a car crash on the busy M62, on CCTV. A pick-up truck towing a trailer spins out of control, flips over sideways and hits the crash barrier.

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On the night shift in the control room near Leeds, motorway dispatcher Stuart spots a car crash on the busy M62, on CCTV. A pick-up truck towing a trailer spins out of control, flips over sideways and hits the crash barrier.

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S2E7
The Sqweekton Incident
Air date: 20/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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In the northeast near Leeds, patrollers Helen and David are racing to a nightmare breakdown. Meanwhile, outside Manchester, an elderly couple are stranded in the dark when their car suddenly stops in a live lane.

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In the northeast near Leeds, patrollers Helen and David are racing to a nightmare breakdown. Meanwhile, outside Manchester, an elderly couple are stranded in the dark when their car suddenly stops in a live lane.

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S2E6
Episode 6
Air date: 13/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Patrollers Chris and Woody work 12 of the busiest motorways in Britain including the M6. They race to the rescue of a young woman who swerved to avoid a tyre but crashed.

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Patrollers Chris and Woody work 12 of the busiest motorways in Britain including the M6. They race to the rescue of a young woman who swerved to avoid a tyre but crashed.

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Episode 5
Air date: 06/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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During rush hour northwest of England, patrollers Steven and Sue hit traffic jams near Warrington and discover a three-car RTC with one driver injured and trapped in her car.

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During rush hour northwest of England, patrollers Steven and Sue hit traffic jams near Warrington and discover a three-car RTC with one driver injured and trapped in her car.

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Episode 4
Air date: 30/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Just outside Manchester, patrollers Victoria and Darren fight their way through heavy traffic to reach a high-speed crash on the M62. It's a pile up with 15 people involved.

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Just outside Manchester, patrollers Victoria and Darren fight their way through heavy traffic to reach a high-speed crash on the M62. It's a pile up with 15 people involved.

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Episode 3
Air date: 23/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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In the north-east near Leeds, patrollers Helen and David are racing to a nightmare breakdown in the middle of an unlit section of the M1 when it's smashed into at high speed by another vehicle.

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In the north-east near Leeds, patrollers Helen and David are racing to a nightmare breakdown in the middle of an unlit section of the M1 when it's smashed into at high speed by another vehicle.

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Episode 2
Air date: 16/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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The highest motorway in the UK and some of the worst winter weather imaginable mean a long and difficult night for the motorway patrollers.

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The highest motorway in the UK and some of the worst winter weather imaginable mean a long and difficult night for the motorway patrollers.

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Episode 1
Air date: 09/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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The return of the documentary following emergency patrol teams, beginning as the North East Control Team deal with a serious accident on the M18 near Doncaster.

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The return of the documentary following emergency patrol teams, beginning as the North East Control Team deal with a serious accident on the M18 near Doncaster.

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Season 1 · Season 1
4 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Jan/2020
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S1E3
Episode 3
Air date: 27/Jan/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Following the teams battling to keep the M1 moving from the control room and out on the road. There's a red alert near Leeds and an attempted suicide to manage.

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Following the teams battling to keep the M1 moving from the control room and out on the road. There's a red alert near Leeds and an attempted suicide to manage.

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