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The Pothole Problem

The UK is plagued by potholes. They can cost drivers dear, injure and even kill. So why are there so many, and why are councils struggling to stay on top of the problem? Richard Bilton investigates.

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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28 minutes

Last on

Sat 13 Dec 202500:50
BBC Two

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Credits

ReporterRichard Bilton
ProducerKatie Rice
DirectorKatie Rice
ProducerKatie O’Toole
Executive ProducerSarah Hey
Executive ProducerAdam Grimley
EditorKaren Wightman

Broadcasts

  • Mon 8 Dec 202520:00
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 8 Dec 202520:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sat 13 Dec 202500:50
    BBC Two

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