How many seasons does Dispatches have?

Dispatches has 40 seasons and 1029 episodes.

Is Dispatches renewed or canceled?

Dispatches is currently returning. A premiere date has not been announced yet.

Where can I watch Dispatches?

Dispatches is available on Channel 4.

Dispatches

Name: Dispatches
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1987-10-30
Rating: 6.5

RETURNING40 Seasons1029 Episodes★ 6.5

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NetworkChannel 4

First AiredOct 30, 1987

Last AiredMay 29, 2026

GenreDocumentary, News

An in-depth look at news stories. Documentaries that take you behind the scenes giving an insight into people's lives or institutions.

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Seasons & Episodes40 seasons · 1029 episodes

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E1Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban

Feb 9, 202653m

Dispatches investigates why the government banned direct action group Palestine Action, a decision that has sparked intense debate and led to thousands of arrests.

E2Keir Starmer: Where Did It All Go Wrong?

Mar 27, 2026

Lewis Goodall looks back at a torrid first two years as prime minister for Sir Keir Starmer, and asks how he went from winning a 174-seat majority to becoming the most unpopular PM since records began.

E3Click to Kill: The AI War Machine

Apr 2, 202648m

With unique access in Ukraine, in Israel and with the US army, this documentary charts the new technological arms race, from AI to drones. Will warfare become less destructive or even more brutal?

E4Hunting Britain's Fugitives

May 29, 2026

Thousands of criminals, many of whom are accused of serious, violent crimes, are currently on the run in a hidden criminal justice crisis. From UK safe-houses to Thailand, Matt Shea is on their trail.

About Dispatches

Dispatches is a documentary, news series on Channel 4. The show first aired on Oct 30, 1987 and currently has 40 seasons and 1029 episodes. Dispatches has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 6.5/10 based on 13 votes.