The Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders - Episode Guide

In the opening edition, Amy Hollis is on the hunt for a drunk driver who has been on a late-night wrecking spree through the streets of Chester, leaving a trail of damage to parked cars.

Officer Matt Turner brings a car to a stop in the middle of the motorway, coming across an unexpected haul as well as a surprising passenger who stops him in his tracks. On a night shift, Niaz Waddington encounters a driver with no lights on and it quickly becomes clear the motorist has been drinking.

A suspected drug dealer has an unusual explanation for the suspicious contents of his car - but an even bigger surprise faces the police when they also search his home. Chris Swash is on the trail of a dangerous driver, PC Amy Hollis stops a late-night motorist running red lights in the town centre, and two drivers clash after a collision.

PC Andy Doran goes on the hunt for a suspected car thief who has abandoned his vehicle on a housing estate. After an exhaustive search, he is left with no option but to send in a police dog to sniff out the suspect. PC Amy Hollis is called to a horrific collision between a car and a motorbike. With the motorcyclist facing life-changing injuries, Amy needs to investigate how it happened. A team of officers led by PC Niaz Waddington use ANPR camera technology to track down a carload of suspected supermarket robbers. What they anticipate being a straightforward operation turns into a chaotic nightmare as the car's four occupants, high on drugs, refuse to play ball.

Inspector Anton Sullivan is left baffled by the strange behaviour of a motorist who fails to stop, while officer David Reed races to deliver life-saving equipment to a motorist with a suspected heart attack. A motorway collision has left two people stranded in the outside lane, but Niaz Waddington is struggling to get to them and there is a danger there could be another crash if he doesn't quickly secure the scene.

A driver leaves the scene after a head-on collision between two cars, leaving his daughter and her boyfriend behind in the wreckage. PC Ian Cosgrove is called out to help a driver on the notorious Thelwall Viaduct, but torrential rain threatens his rescue attempt, while a good Samaritan sees his brand new car destroyed when he comes to the aid of another motorist.

PC Amy Hollis is on the hunt for a drunk driver who has been on a late-night wrecking spree through the streets of Chester, leaving a trail of damage to parked cars, while Mike Clark is cracking down on boy racers who are terrorising the locals in Warrington.

PC Chris Swash is part of a team hunting for a gang of ruthless burglars and in a desperate attempt to escape the closing net, the men crash their car and flee on foot. Meanwhile, PC Ian Cosgrove has an emergency on the motorway to deal with after a van wheel spins off, shoots across the central reservation and strikes an oncoming car.

The return of the programme following Cheshire Police's elite team of officers as they crack down on some of Britain's most serious driving offenders. PCs Ian Cosgrove and Rich Woodward attend the scene of a shocking multi-vehicle crash on the M56 that has left a woman trapped in a car, while Inspector Anton Sullivan enlists the help of PCs Niaz Waddington and Amy Hollis to pull a stolen car over.

Storms bring travel chaos to the roads and Inspector Anton Sullivan braces against the weather as he attends a major incident in Runcorn where a roof has blown off and collapsed. In Northwich, PC Mike Clark pulls over a suspected drug driver, who pleads his case as a medical cannabis user, while PC Clark responds to a call for urgent backup from PC Niaz Waddington, who has been attacked on duty.

In this week's episode, an urgent call leads to a multivehicle pursuit to rescue a child. PC Ian Cosgrove tracks down the suspect on the M6, but is the driver alone? In Cheshire, a vehicle with suspected links to organised crime has been seized. As the driver is taken into custody, PC Amy Hollis is called in to escort the vehicle safely back to HQ. And in Ellesmere Port, PC Chris Swash is on the hunt for a car with cloned plates. The vehicle is found parked in a disused council tip. As the men responsible for the cloned car arrive, the situation escalates and PC Chris Swash is forced to call in for more back-up.

In this week's episode, Inspector Anton Sullivan is tailing a dangerously erratic driver in a white van. As he stops him, the driver refuses to cooperate and the situation quickly escalates, forcing Anton to call for back-up. On a busy M56, PC Andy Doran spots a broken down lorry that's blocking a live lane. And in Cheshire, Sergeant Vicky Howell is in pursuit of a suspect vehicle travelling at speeds of 130mph. As Vicky chases the vehicle through pitch black country lanes, will she be able to track it down and find out why the suspect is speeding?

In this week's episode, a Tactical Pursuit and Containment (TPAC) operation is in full swing as a vehicle linked to drug dealing is on the run and evading police. As the suspects hit heavy traffic, the team is presented with a perfect window to stop them. But will they finally be able track them down? PC Mike Clark pulls over a van driver who has tested positive for drug use. While Mike searches the van for drugs, the suspect attempts to destroy the positive drug wipe and remove the evidence. As he is taken into custody for further testing, will they find he has more to hide? And in north Cheshire, two men were involved in the assault of a police officer and then ran away. PC Rich Woodward finds the suspects and chases them on foot through a field. He eventually catches the driver, but the passenger is nowhere to be seen. Reinforcements are called in, but will the team be able to find him?

PC Matt Turner stops a vehicle with links to drug dealing in Macclesfield and a search of the vehicle reveals the driver definitely has something to hide. On the M6, PC Rich Woodward pursues a speeding vehicle and when he finally stops it, the occupants are unable to keep their story straight and questions are raised over the vehicle's insurance. Will Rich be able to uncover the truth?

PC Rich Woodward is on the hunt for a suspect in an uninsured vehicle that has been spotted swerving along the motorway. PC Ian Cosgrove is making his way through rush-hour traffic on the M6 to reach the scene of a hit-and-run where two vehicles have collided and there are reports of a car being stuck on a live lane.

In this week's episode, PC Andy Doran pulls over a driver for using his mobile phone behind the wheel. Unhappy about this, the driver initially refuses to follow Andy's request to join him in the patrol car for questioning. The situation escalates further as the driver continues to avoid Andy's questions. In Ellesmere Port, PC Amy Hollis has been called to the scene of a two-vehicle collision near Cheshire Oaks. Luckily, there are no serious injuries, but the removal of the cars from the road proves tricky when a tyre comes loose, bringing the car to a stop in the middle of the road and causing further chaos on the busy roundabout. And on the M53, PC Chris Swash is following a car that is driving at over 90mph. When he pulls the driver over, he detects a strong smell of cannabis and performs a drug test. When the test comes back positive, Chris searches the vehicle and questions the passenger — whose story does not align with the testimony the driver gave him. Do the suspects have more to hide?

In this week's episode, PC Andy Doran is making his way to the scene of a collision on the A6, where a tired young driver has fallen asleep at the wheel and crashed his car into a lamp post. On the edge of the Peak District, PC Amy Hollis is on the scene of a crash where a car has come off the road and hit a bridge 60 feet above a river. The driver has been pulled out and is being treated by paramedics, but, due to the nature of the crash, Amy has to undertake a number of tests to determine whether the driver was in a fit condition to drive. Meanwhile, at a service station near the M6, PC Niaz Waddington is attempting to open up a parked vehicle where two dogs have been left with no ventilation and no water for over 45 minutes. Upon questioning the owner, Niaz discovers he has done this before and warns him of the risks of leaving pets unattended in hot vehicles. However, the discussion escalates as the owner refuses to take the advice on board.

Inspector Anton Sullivan pulls over a driver on the M6 who has a rubber boat unsecurely tied to the roof of his car. Meanwhile, on the M62, PC Niaz Waddington tries to catch up with a speeding SUV and is shocked to discover the reason for the dangerous speed when he pulls the vehicle over.

Inspector Anton Sullivan is on the hunt for an escaped prisoner who is believed to be a high risk to the public, with a drone and dog handlers helping in the search. Anton is then called to a serious collision on the M56 involving a motorcyclist and multiple vehicles, while PC Niaz Waddington deals with boy racers who are weaving through traffic and speeding on the motorway.

PCs Matt Turner and Rich Woodward are on the tail of an uninsured vehicle. When they finally catch up to the vehicle and question the suspect, they're surprised to discover the driver has never taken a driving test. On the M6, Inspector Anton Sullivan is responding to a collision between a car and an HGV. As the HGV has stopped on a live lane, Anton is tasked with trying to stop traffic, across six busy lanes, while in an unmarked police vehicle.

PCs Matt Turner and Ian Cosgrove pull over a van they suspect is on cloned plates. During questioning, it becomes clear the driver has more to hide.

PCs Matt Turner and Ian Cosgrove head to the scene of a collision in Middlewich, where an 11-year-old child has been hit by a van. As the child is taken to hospital by an air ambulance, Matt and Ian start their investigation to figure out what happened. On the M56, PC Rowan Burt is searching for a driver wanted for unpaid speeding fines. When he finally catches up with the suspect vehicle, he's surprised to find it's a police car.

PC Niaz Waddington is trying to keep a low profile in an unmarked car as he attempts to catch up to a vehicle with cloned plates on the M56. With assistance from PC Mike Clarke, he manages to pull the suspect over for questioning, but they are surprised when they discover the truth behind the cloned plates.

PC Rich Woodward is part of a police operation including two other patrols and a helicopter trying to catch a vehicle being driven with cloned number plates. In Cheshire, Inspector Anton Sullivan is called to a crash between two cars and arrives to find one of the injured drivers has walked away from the scene.

PCs Chris Swash and Rowan Burt pursue a vehicle through the streets of Chester and have to continue their chase on foot through muddy fields when the driver runs off after stopping his car. PC Ian Cosgrove attends a serious crash on the M6 involving two cars and an HGV and must carry out breathalyser tests on all drivers to find out exactly how the accident happened

Concerned 999 callers report an HGV swerving all over the M6, so PCs Jamie Barlow and Amy Hollis team up to search for the vehicle in question. When they finally catch up with the driver, they discover the awful truth behind his dangerous driving. On the M56, two trucks have collided near Cheshire Oaks, with reports that one of the drivers may have suffered a heart attack, so Inspector Anton Sullivan races to the scene of the crash to find out exactly what happened.

PC Andy Doran chases thieves on the run from a shop robbery in Ellesmere Port, where they have reportedly stolen thousands of pounds worth of goods. When the suspect vehicle is finally spotted 70 miles from the crime scene on the M6, Andy and two other patrols must be quick to stop the criminals before they get away.

PC Ian Cosgrove attempts to pull over a suspected drink driver, but the situation escalates after a struggle ensues when the vehicle eventually stops and the officer is forced to call for back-up. In Warrington town centre, PC Chris Swash is heading to the scene of a collision involving multiple vehicles, but as he makes his way there another crash takes place on the other side of the same road, leading to more traffic chaos.

Return of the programme following Cheshire Police's elite team of officers as they crack down on some of Britain's most serious driving offenders. Inspector Anton Sullivan is in one of six police cars involved in a pursuit, and officers manage to box the vehicle in, but the chase continues on foot with police dogs, while a suspected drink-driver gives a breathalyser test with surprising results.

On the outskirts of Congleton, PC Rich Woodward tails a suspected drink-driver and when he stops the vehicle the occupant is furious and makes things difficult for Rich and the team. On a country road in Cheshire, Inspector Anton Sullivan attends the scene of a three-vehicle crash, where a trapped driver in a flipped car is struggling to stay conscious.

PC Matt Turner chases down a drink-driver who caused a collision on the school run, while Inspector Anton Sullivan rushes to the scene of a serious road accident in which a schoolgirl has been thrown onto the bonnet of the car. On the M6, PCs Matt Turner and Ian Cosgrove provide urgent back-up to a highways officer concerned about the strong smell of cannabis coming from a broken-down vehicle he stopped to assist.

PC Niaz Waddington catches up with a suspected petrol thief. PC Mike Clark thinks a white van man is involved in drugs, and finds a hidden children's toy with sinister contents.

PCs Niaz Waddington and Andy Doran hunt for a wanted Range Rover and Andy takes up the chase on foot when one suspect makes a run for it after the vehicle is boxed in. After HMRC share intel on a suspect van, PCs Ian and Matt are called in to bring the vehicle to a stop and search reveals a high-value counterfeit cargo.

PCs Ian and Matt are on the receiving end of a rude hand gesture as they pull over the driver of a car that's seen better days and a search of his vehicle reveals drugs paraphernalia. In Warrington, officers are on the hunt for an uninsured driver who might be drunk, while PC Andy is on the hunt for a car linked to drugs.

PCs Mike and Niaz are on the tail of thieves who have stolen more than £5,000 worth of luxury goods from a Cheshire shop and the chase takes them into Manchester city centre at rush hour. On a night shift in Chester, PC Rowan spots a learner driver with missing L plates who doesn't know whether he's coming or going and the man refuses to take a drugs wipe despite reeking of cannabis.

The programme returns, this time following officers from Northumbria Police as they patrol 6,000 miles of roads in the north-east of England. An angry van driver gives a PC a dressing down despite the fact he's got no MOT or a full set of legal tyres, while another officer faces a suspected drug driver whose vocal boyfriend won't come quietly.

In Sunderland, PC Martain Anderson stops a car thought to be linked to organised crime. The driver doesn't have a valid driving licence, and things only get worse for him when Martain smells cannabis.

On the nightshift in Newcastle, PCs Jan Simlesa and Jamie Leslie spot a driver with his foot down in a top of the range BMW. The young man behind the wheel confesses to being a keen petrol head with deep pockets, but the banter only gets him so far as he soon finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time when the cops smell booze. A roadside breathalyser reveals a shocking result.

PC Marc Crammond has a number one pet peeve: drivers talking on their mobile phones. As he spots one chatty driver and pulls him over, Marc sees a phone in the passenger footwell, but the man claims to have no idea how it got there. The stop turns into a standoff, but as Marc delves deeper into his driving history, making a call on the move is the least of this motorist's worries.

In Sunderland, PC Will Hunter and PC Mary-Anne Hutchison don't like the look of a car that's seen better days. As the driver pulls in to get his tyres checked, he spots the cops, ditches his wheels and makes off on foot. But he's no match for Will and Mary-Anne who soon catch up with this slippery customer. But what does he have to hide?

A force-wide hunt for two stolen cars leads Jan, Marc and Jamie to the seaside town of Whitley Bay. As Jamie goes it alone up against one suspected car thief, Jan and Marc race to back up their fellow officer. Once they have the suspect in cuffs, Jan and Marc turn detective and get help from the owner of the stolen cars to track down the remaining vehicle. But as they close in, what will be waiting for them?

It's the early hours of the morning in Newcastle City Centre and two reckless drivers are using the city streets as their own personal racetrack. As PC Brian Camsell tries to catch up with them, one car crashes. As Brian reads the riot act to the bashful boy racer he gets more than he bargained for. Another car hurtles past and despite the heavy police presence mounts the kerb and bursts a tyre. But this driver isn't stopping. As Brian races to catch him up it soon becomes clear what this dangerous driver has to hide.

In North Tyneside, PC Jan Simlesa does a double take with a suspected drug driver – he's arrested the familiar felon before. The suspect greets Jan like an old friend and despite a strong smell of booze is more than happy to be breathalysed. But it's the drugs test which brings him despair and leaves Jan teaching him a lesson.

On patrol in Sunderland, PCs Will Hunter and Mary-Anne Hutchison are comparing their policing styles, when Mary-Anne's copper's nose kicks in at the sight of a Ford Fiesta seemingly spooked by their cop car. As the Fiesta disappears down a back alley, Will and Mary-Anne stay on its tail. They stop the car and discover a learner driver who soon regrets letting their passenger come along for the ride.

A compilation of catastrophic collisions caught on dashcam in this special edition featuring the most shocking scenes from the series, including a cross-country car chase and a driver asleep at the wheel.