Watchdog 1985
What is Watchdog?
Watchdog is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Documentary, News.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 788
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 14, 1985
- Last aired
- Oct 17, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Documentary, News
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 788 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Watchdog is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Documentary, News. Status: Returning Series. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“This long-running BBC series investigates consumer complaints to hold UK businesses and retailers accountable.”
- empowers consumers with knowledge
- influences corporate policy changes
- focuses specifically on UK consumer issues
Watch it if you are interested in consumer rights and investigative journalism.
The series features serious discussions regarding business practices and consumer disputes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jul 14, 1985
- E2 Episode 2 Jul 21, 1985
- E3 Episode 3 Jul 28, 1985
- E4 Episode 4 Aug 4, 1985
- E5 Episode 5 Aug 11, 1985
- E6 Episode 6 Aug 18, 1985
- E7 Episode 7 Aug 25, 1985
- E8 Episode 8 Sep 1, 1985
- E9 Episode 9 Sep 8, 1985
- E10 Episode 10 Sep 15, 1985
- E11 Episode 11 Sep 22, 1985
- E12 Episode 12 Sep 29, 1985
- E13 Episode 13 Oct 6, 1985
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Nov 15, 1987
- E2 Episode 2 Nov 22, 1987
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 29, 1987
- E4 Episode 4 Dec 6, 1987
- E5 Episode 5 Dec 13, 1987
- E6 Episode 6 Dec 20, 1987
- E7 Episode 7 Dec 27, 1987
- E8 Episode 8 Jan 3, 1988
- E9 Episode 9 Jan 10, 1988
- E10 Episode 10 Jan 17, 1988
- E11 Episode 11 Jan 24, 1988
- E12 Episode 12 Jan 31, 1988
- E13 Episode 13 Feb 7, 1988
- E14 Episode 14 Feb 14, 1988
- E15 Episode 15 Feb 21, 1988
- E16 Episode 16 Feb 28, 1988
- E17 Episode 17 Mar 6, 1988
- E18 Episode 18 Mar 13, 1988
- E19 Episode 19 Mar 20, 1988
- E20 Episode 20 Mar 27, 1988
- E21 Episode 21 Apr 3, 1988
- E22 Episode 22 Apr 10, 1988
- E23 Episode 23 Apr 17, 1988
- E24 Episode 24 May 23, 1988
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Oct 3, 1988
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 10, 1988
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 17, 1988
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 24, 1988
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 31, 1988
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 7, 1988
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 14, 1988
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 21, 1988
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 28, 1988
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 5, 1988
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 12, 1988
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 19, 1988
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 26, 1988
- E14 Episode 14 Jan 2, 1989
- E15 Episode 15 Jan 9, 1989
- E16 Episode 16 Jan 16, 1989
- E17 Episode 17 Jan 23, 1989
- E18 Episode 18 Jan 30, 1989
- E19 Episode 19 Feb 6, 1989
- E20 Episode 20 Feb 13, 1989
- E21 Episode 21 Feb 20, 1989
- E22 Episode 22 Feb 27, 1989
- E23 Episode 23 Mar 6, 1989
- E24 Episode 24 Mar 10, 1989
Season 4 · 16 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 4, 1989
- E2 Episode 2 Sep 11, 1989
- E3 Episode 3 Sep 18, 1989
- E4 Episode 4 Sep 25, 1989
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 2, 1989
- E6 Episode 6 Oct 9, 1989
- E7 Episode 7 Oct 16, 1989
- E8 Episode 8 Oct 23, 1989
- E9 Episode 9 Oct 30, 1989
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 6, 1989
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 13, 1989
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 20, 1989
- E13 Episode 13 Nov 27, 1989
- E14 Episode 14 Dec 4, 1989
- E15 Episode 15 Dec 11, 1989
- E16 Episode 16 Dec 18, 1989
Season 5 · 17 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Oct 5, 1990
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 12, 1990
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 19, 1990
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 26, 1990
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 2, 1990
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 9, 1990
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 16, 1990
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 23, 1990
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 30, 1990
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 7, 1990
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 14, 1990
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 21, 1990
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 28, 1990
- E14 Episode 14 Jan 4, 1991
- E15 Episode 15 Jan 11, 1991
- E16 Episode 16 Jan 18, 1991
- E17 Episode 17 Feb 4, 1991
Frequently asked questions
What is Watchdog about?
It is a series that investigates reports from viewers regarding problematic experiences with traders and companies.
Where is it broadcast?
The show is broadcast on BBC One.
Can I watch it online?
Yes, the series is available for viewing or download via BBC iPlayer.
What impact does the show have?
It has influenced consumer awareness, changed company policies, and contributed to law changes.
Where does the show take place?
The investigations focus on companies and traders located around the UK.