Episode 1
The Battle for Haiti
Jan 9, 2011
On the night of the Haiti earthquake something happened in downtown Port au Prince - which would leave the fate of all the aid efforts and the country's future hanging in the balance: 4,500 prisoners escaped from Haiti's prison.
Episode 2
Fish Unwrapped
Jan 15, 2011
An investigation into the fish sold on Britain's high street to find out where it is sourced, how it is processed and what is actually in it.
Episode 3
Tabloid's Dirty Secrets
Feb 7, 2011
Following the resignation of the Downing Street's head of communications Andy Coulson, charting the unfolding events in the phone hacking scandal.
Episode 4
Lessons in Hate and Violence
Feb 14, 2011
Dispatches goes undercover to investigate allegations that, behind closed doors, some Muslim secondary schools in Britain run by Islamic organizations teach a message of hatred and intolerance.
Episode 5
The Truth About Hospital Food
Feb 21, 2011
Reporter Mark Sparrow examines the quality of hospital food after his 10 week stay in hospital. With people leaving hospitals malnourished and complaints of disgusting food, the reporter asks if something can be done.
Episode 6
Secret NHS Diaries
Feb 28, 2011
Looking at what care is like for three people during the last weeks of their lives, at home, in a care home, and in hospital.
Episode 7
Selling Off Britain
Mar 7, 2011
A live debate asking whether Britain should sell off its assets to cut the national debt.
Episode 8
Britain's Secret Fat Cats
Mar 14, 2011
Investigating whether private outsourcing companies are set to benefit from the government's cuts to public sector funding.
Episode 9
Train Journeys from Hell
Mar 21, 2011
Investigating complaints of overcrowded trains, delays, cancellations and high ticket prices on British railway journeys.
Episode 10
BP: In Deep Water
Mar 28, 2011
An investigation into oil company BP - reporting on its oil spills in the gulf of Mexico and similar incidents and its relationship with Government.
Episode 11
Cashing in on Degrees
Apr 4, 2011
A look at the rise in University fees and those who enjoy the perks and privileges from them.
Episode 12
Undercover Hospital
Apr 11, 2011
An undercover investigation in one of the country's busiest NHS hospitals as it faces multi-million-pound cuts and hundreds of job losses in the next year.
Episode 13
A Year Inside Number 10
May 9, 2011
A look at the coalition government one year on - looking at the trial and tribulations they faced.
Episode 14
The Truth About Going Under the Knife
May 16, 2011
Investigating whether new innovations in medical procedures and technologies can compromise patient safety.
Episode 15
The Truth About Your Dentist
May 23, 2011
Sam Lister, The Times' Health Editor, investigates NHS dentists looking at dentists which overcharge patients for treatments and constraints the NHS causes.
Episode 16
America's Secret Killers
Jun 6, 2011
An investigation into America's 'kill/capture' programme to discover new evidence of the strategy's impact, and its costs.
Episode 17
The Thief Catchers
Jun 13, 2011
A look at a radical scheme in Bristol to deal with repeat criminal offender
Episode 18
Conservation's Dirty Secrets
Jun 20, 2011
Dispatches reporter Oliver Steeds travels the globe to investigate the conservation movement and its major organizations.
Episode 19
The Real Price of Gold
Jun 27, 2011
A look at the British gold industry focusing on ethical sources, mining techniques and gold recycling.
Episode 20
Landlords from Hell
Jul 4, 2011
An investigation into rogue landlords offering shoddy housing and the illegal practices they use to exploit tenants.
Episode 21
Murder on Honeymoon
Jul 11, 2011
A look at the murder of Anni Dewani - a woman who died under mysterious circumstances on her honeymoon in South Africa.
Episode 22
How to buy a football club
Jul 18, 2011
A look at how easy it is for ex-players and businessmen to bypass football regulations to gain a profit from selling football clubs.
Episode 23
Murdoch: The Mogul Who Screwed the News
Jul 27, 2011
Episode 24
The Truth About Drugs in Football
Sep 12, 2011
Investigates the use of both recreational and performance-enhancing substances in football.
Episode 25
Gypsy Eviction: The Fight for Dale Farm
Sep 19, 2011
On the day that the mass eviction was due to start on Dale Farm, Britain's largest traveller site, investigates the controversial relations between gypsies and travellers, their neighbours and the law.
Episode 26
The Wonderful World of Tony Blair
Sep 26, 2011
Peter Oborne investigates the former PM's eight figure fortune that he has accrued since departing Downing Street in June 2007. The bulk of his income is through his consultancy firm, Tony Blair Associates but shrouded in secrecy it is not clear who they are consulting for.
Episode 27
Can You Trust Your Doctor?
Oct 3, 2011
Revealing the failing doctors that slip through the net.
Episode 28
Britain's Rubbish
Oct 10, 2011
An investigation into Britain's waste disposal industry, exposing criminals who profit from illegal dumping and looking at what actually happens to the recycling.
Episode 29
Britain's Sex Gangs
Nov 7, 2011
Investigates street gangs that groom young girls for sex.
Episode 30
Landlords from Hell: Update
Dec 5, 2011
A follow up to this years earlier programme, investigating rogue landlords and Britain's bad housing
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