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The Hunt for Britain's Metal Thieves

Across Britain police are dealing with a new crime wave, metal theft. This documentary shows British Transport Police fighting back and reveals the consequences of metal theft.

Across Britain police are dealing with a new crime wave, metal theft. The high price of metal has led organised criminal gangs to tear apart Britain's infrastructure, stripping metal from railways, power stations, churches and even war memorials.

This compelling BBC1 documentary shows British Transport Police fighting back and reveals the consequences of metal theft, from the risk of electrocution to thieves, the emotional distress caused to victims and even an explosion.

50 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Feb 201323:35
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

Credits

NarratorBarnaby Kay
ProducerAlicia Arce
DirectorAlicia Arce

Broadcasts

  • Tue 12 Feb 201322:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Tue 12 Feb 201323:05
    BBC One Wales HD, Northern Ireland HD, Northern Ireland & Wales only
  • Tue 12 Feb 201323:35
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only