Dover 24/7: Britain's Busiest Port

Station:
Channel 4 (GB)

Status:
Running

Start:
2025-06-02

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Dover 24/7: Britain's Busiest Port takes viewers inside one of the UK's most critical transport hubs, the Port of Dover.The series takes viewers inside some of the key port control centres to meet frontline staff and shine a light on the teamwork, expertise, operational challenges, and crucial minute-by-minute decisions that impact millions around the UK to reveal some of the huge 24/7 operation that keeps the nation's most important transport hub open for business. From the terminal and port control teams to the Port of Dover Police and the ferry and cruise companies, viewers will get to know the individuals keeping the port moving around the clock.

Dover 24/7: Britain's Busiest Port Next Episode Air Date

Next Episode is 'Episode 8' (Season 2 Episode 8) and airs on 11 Aug 2026 14:00 (CDT).

List of episodes

S2E5 - Episode 5

On one of the busiest days of the year there's trouble at passport control

Air Date: 20 Jul 2026 14:00 (CDT)

S2E6 - Episode 6

Storm Amy blows a cruise ship off-course. Police stop a suspect car before it can leave the country. Border Force discover a lorry with tyres stuffed with contraband.

Air Date: 27 Jul 2026 14:00 (CDT)

S2E7 - Episode 7

Behind the scenes at the transport hub, following the people who deal with everything from raging storms and IT meltdowns to police emergencies and threats to life. Border Force officers are on the hunt for illegal meat being smuggled into Britain, police officers are on a stake-out, and the engineers face their biggest job of the year.

Air Date: 03 Aug 2026 14:00 (CDT)

S2E8 - Episode 8

The cargo team race to unload 3,000 tons of steel and Border Force agents uncover suspicious packages hidden from view. Staff mark the port's role in two world wars with a remembrance service.

Air Date: 11 Aug 2026 14:00 (CDT)