The Pothole Problem
Panorama · Season 73 · Episode 38
The UK is plagued by potholes. They can cost drivers dear, injure and even kill. So why are there so many, and why are many councils struggling to stay on top of the problem? Reporter Richard Bilton sets out to meet the frustrated residents who are campaigning to get their roads fixed and insiders who tell Panorama what they think is going wrong. He speaks to people who have been hurt by potholes, those who have lost loved ones and those who run and maintain the road network. Can the pothole problem ever get fixed?
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Season
73
Episode
38
Air Date
08/Dec/2025
Air Time
20:00
Runtime
29 min
Overview
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The UK is plagued by potholes. They can cost drivers dear, injure and even kill. So why are there so many, and why are many councils struggling to stay on top of the problem? Reporter Richard Bilton sets out to meet the frustrated residents who are campaigning to get their roads fixed and insiders who tell Panorama what they think is going wrong. He speaks to people who have been hurt by potholes, those who have lost loved ones and those who run and maintain the road network. Can the pothole problem ever get fixed?
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