Series synopsis
Night Coppers is a British documentary reality television series that premiered on Channel 4 on July 12, 2022. It was created by James Incledon.
Ten thousand revellers pack Brighton’s clubs and pubs every weekend, and as the sun goes down and the lights come up, the number of assaults, sexual violence, anti-social behaviour, drug-related incidents and hate crime goes through the roof – and for the Night Coppers of Brighton, policing this city after dark is one hell of a ride.
Premise
Ten thousand revellers pack Brighton’s clubs and pubs every weekend, and as the sun goes down and the lights come up, the number of assaults, sexual violence, anti-social behaviour, drug-related incidents and hate crime goes through the roof – and for the Night Coppers of Brighton, policing this city after dark is one hell of a ride.
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 12, 2022 | August 30, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 26, 2024 | April 30, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 6 | May 6, 2025 | June 16, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 On the beat with the police officers of Brighton after dark. Young officers Matt and Will stop an ex-police chief for suspected driving under the influence. But things turn awkward when it turns out she isn't. Determined to prove themselves they attend a suspected arson where they are determined to catch the culprit. Sophie and Rachel investigate a possible street assault that has left a man with life-threatening injuries and Steve comes across a pair of legs sticking out of the bushes. The question is - whose are they? |
July 12, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Documentary going on the beat with the police officers of Brighton after dark. Officer Jack gets a punch to the face as he tries to arrest a man for assault, while PC Ben, in between stopping drunks relieving themselves on the seafront, wrestles a man with a knife. |
July 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Afghan veteran PC Theo takes charge of a baby when its mum is arrested for being drunk. PC Jack ends up in a scuffle. And newbie officer Amy helps a vulnerable member of the public. |
July 26, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 On the beat with Brighton's hectic nightlife as trouble comes thick and fast for the night coppers - from a bunch of youths in a street fight to a knocked-out football fan. |
March 26, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The cops are called to an incident at a petrol station. There's a complicated domestic dispute about missing teeth. A disgruntled drunk targets a security guard's nether regions. |
April 2, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Sam and Amy get more than they bargained for when they're called to a couple's altercation in the street. |
April 9, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Brighton's night police patrol the town's hectic night life - from a possible suicide up on the cliff, to an urgent manhunt for a violent assailant with a crowbar. |
May 6, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 PC Jodie and PC Zoe are called to break up a brawl between neighbours. And veteran officer Emma struggles to identify a child who's found wandering the streets late at night. |
May 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A dangerous driver tries to flee the scene of a crash. An altercation between housemates needs some police attention. And Pete’s copper’s nose uncovers something unexpected. |
May 19, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 12, 2022 |
| Last aired | June 16, 2025 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | continue |