Watchdog 1985
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- July 14, 1985
- Last Aired
- October 17, 2019
- Format
- 42 seasons · 788 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~394 hours (30 min/ep)
- Network
- BBC One
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
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 3 votes
- Format
- 42 seasons · 788 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- BBC One
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. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 42 seasons and 788 tracked episodes.
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
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jul 14, 1985
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jul 21, 1985
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jul 28, 1985
- E4 Episode 4 Core Aug 4, 1985
- E5 Episode 5 Core Aug 11, 1985
- E6 Episode 6 Core Aug 18, 1985
- E7 Episode 7 Core Aug 25, 1985
- E8 Episode 8 Core Sep 1, 1985
- E9 Episode 9 Core Sep 8, 1985
- E10 Episode 10 Core Sep 15, 1985
- E11 Episode 11 Core Sep 22, 1985
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Sep 29, 1985
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Oct 6, 1985
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 15, 1987
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 22, 1987
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 29, 1987
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 6, 1987
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 13, 1987
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 20, 1987
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 27, 1987
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jan 3, 1988
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 10, 1988
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 17, 1988
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 24, 1988
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jan 31, 1988
- E13 Episode 13 Core Feb 7, 1988
- E14 Episode 14 Core Feb 14, 1988
- E15 Episode 15 Core Feb 21, 1988
- E16 Episode 16 Core Feb 28, 1988
- E17 Episode 17 Core Mar 6, 1988
- E18 Episode 18 Core Mar 13, 1988
- E19 Episode 19 Core Mar 20, 1988
- E20 Episode 20 Core Mar 27, 1988
- E21 Episode 21 Core Apr 3, 1988
- E22 Episode 22 Core Apr 10, 1988
- E23 Episode 23 Mytharc Apr 17, 1988
- E24 Episode 24 Mytharc May 23, 1988
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 3, 1988
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 10, 1988
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 17, 1988
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 24, 1988
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 31, 1988
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 7, 1988
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 14, 1988
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 21, 1988
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 28, 1988
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 5, 1988
- E11 Episode 11 Core Dec 12, 1988
- E12 Episode 12 Core Dec 19, 1988
- E13 Episode 13 Core Dec 26, 1988
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 2, 1989
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jan 9, 1989
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jan 16, 1989
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jan 23, 1989
- E18 Episode 18 Core Jan 30, 1989
- E19 Episode 19 Core Feb 6, 1989
- E20 Episode 20 Core Feb 13, 1989
- E21 Episode 21 Core Feb 20, 1989
- E22 Episode 22 Core Feb 27, 1989
- E23 Episode 23 Mytharc Mar 6, 1989
- E24 Episode 24 Mytharc Mar 10, 1989
Season 4 · 16 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 4, 1989
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 11, 1989
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 18, 1989
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 25, 1989
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 2, 1989
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 9, 1989
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 16, 1989
- E8 Episode 8 Core Oct 23, 1989
- E9 Episode 9 Core Oct 30, 1989
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 6, 1989
- E11 Episode 11 Core Nov 13, 1989
- E12 Episode 12 Core Nov 20, 1989
- E13 Episode 13 Core Nov 27, 1989
- E14 Episode 14 Core Dec 4, 1989
- E15 Episode 15 Mytharc Dec 11, 1989
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc Dec 18, 1989
Season 5 · 17 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 5, 1990
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 12, 1990
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 19, 1990
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 26, 1990
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 2, 1990
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 9, 1990
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 16, 1990
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 23, 1990
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 30, 1990
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 7, 1990
- E11 Episode 11 Core Dec 14, 1990
- E12 Episode 12 Core Dec 21, 1990
- E13 Episode 13 Core Dec 28, 1990
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 4, 1991
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jan 11, 1991
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc Jan 18, 1991
- E17 Episode 17 Mytharc 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.
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