Jamie Theakston
Presenter
Traffic Cops (2016)
Season 8
An action-packed documentary series following Yorkshire-based law enforcers. Originally shown by the BBC (2003-2016), this is the new reboot format of the show and was titled "All New Traffic Cops" for two series. It was renamed again in 2018 as "Traffic Cops: On the Edge" and then as "Traffic Cops".
Released Nov. 14, 2016
Episode 45 min
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S8E1 - Episode 1
In 2017-18, there were 27 fatal police-related road traffic incidents, resulting in 29 fatalities. Last year nearly 500 police vehicles were destroyed in crashes.
Sept. 2, 2019, midnight
S8E2 - Episode 2
Action-packed observational documentary series with Jamie Theakston. Jason stops a drugged-up driver who does 70 mph in a 30 zone to try and evade capture.
Sept. 9, 2019, midnight
S8E5 - Episode 5
With stretched resources meaning most squad cars carry just one officer, Jim calls for back up when an angry, uninsured driver is egged on by a hostile mob.
Oct. 14, 2019, midnight
S8E7 - Episode 7
There are more than 60,000 suspects on the run at any one time. Ant and Mark's dogged pursuit of a stolen moped takes them off their patch into the estates of Sheffield.
Oct. 28, 2019, midnight
S8E9 - Episode 9
Dave reaches 80mph in a residential area while chasing a dangerous driver. Jason thanks his copper's instinct for suspecting a motorcyclist.
Nov. 11, 2019, midnight
S8E11 - Episode 11
Action-packed observational documentary series with Jamie Theakston. Over the last ten years, police numbers in Derbyshire have reduced by 400, meaning officers often patrol on their own.
Nov. 25, 2019, midnight
S8E12 - Episode 12
Derbyshire's road crime team launch a crackdown on drugs supply lines, using intelligence and surveillance tactics. Operation Spacedust targets county line networks.
Jan. 13, 2020, midnight
S8E13 - Episode 13
Derbyshire's finest face a series of issues with motorcyclists - with one evading them for over an hour in a high-speed chase.
Jan. 20, 2020, midnight
S8E14 - Episode 14
Drink drivers are increasingly trying to come up with ways to beat the system. One driver claims to have had a single swig of beer, forcing the cops to wait 20 minutes.
Jan. 27, 2020, midnight
S8E15 - Episode 15
PC Jackson's instincts lead him on a high-speed chase. A car with false number plates makes a hasty getaway, before coming to halt with a bang.
Feb. 3, 2020, midnight
S8E16 - Episode 16
Alex stops a car carrying an armed suspect. An arrested martial artist refuses to give up the fight, even at the police station.
Feb. 6, 2020, midnight
S8E17 - Episode 17
Derbyshire's finest face a series of issues with motorcyclists - with one evading them for over an hour in a high-speed chase.
Feb. 10, 2020, midnight
S8E19 - Episode 19
Derbyshire’s road crime team attempt to intercept a drug dealer traveling into the county from Sheffield.
Feb. 24, 2020, midnight
Network: 5
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 8610 min.
Released: Nov. 14, 2016
Last Air Date: Dec. 8, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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