Channel 4 has ordered a second 8-part series of ob-doc Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port produced by ITN Productions.
This series, the UK Border Force’s operation will be featured in the 8 x 60’ series. Cameras capture officers working day and night, hunting criminal gangs trying to smuggle drugs, weapons and illicit goods into the UK.
The series goes behind the scenes of every aspect of the Port’s critical 24/7 operation and introduces viewers to the teams who keep travellers on the move. “From battling storms and assisting customers, to police emergencies, and now with access to UK Border Force, viewers are given a 360-degree view of the port.”
Caroline Short, ITN Productions Head of Global TV, said: “The Port of Dover is such a unique place that continues to provide compelling storylines told through the warmth and charm of the people who work there. UK Border Force is an exciting addition to the series and we’re grateful to the officers for giving us such an honest and compelling glimpse into their work.”
Simon Lee, Commissioning Executive, Channel 4 said: “Dover 24/7 returns to give audiences another dose of life at Britain’s busiest port. With unparalleled access across the port’s entire operation, including for the first time to the UK Border Force, the new series captures the port’s nonstop, round the clock operation, and what it takes to keep this vital gateway functioning day and night.”
Doug Bannister, Chief Executive at the Port of Dover, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Channel 4 and ITN Productions back to the Port of Dover for a second series of Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port. The first series gave audiences a fascinating insight into the scale, complexity and dedication behind our operation and this new series goes even further. We’re especially pleased that viewers will now see the vital work carried out by UK Border Force alongside the many teams who keep people, goods and trade moving safely and efficiently every day. Above all, the series is a celebration of the extraordinary people whose professionalism and commitment keep this nationally critical gateway running 24/7.”
Ian Hanson, Border Force, Head of South East & Europe said: “We’re proud to be taking part in the second series of ‘Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port’. It shines a light on how our brilliant officers work round the clock to secure our borders, protect the public and keep journeys smooth.”
Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port series two is produced by ITN Productions for Channel 4. C4’s commissioning executive is Simon Lee, executive producers are Caroline Short and Nicola Addyman, series producer Chris Hackett, production manager Hollie Clark. and the series is edited in-house at ITN Post.
Jon Creamer
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