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BBC1 Wednesday 8pm. Traffic Cops following Hampshire Police RPU Officers

[stevec]

Excellent, I really enjoy watching this series mainly because it is Hampshire based. I hope we see some more of the North of the county this time

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Programme Summary:-
Hampshire police are called to a fatality with the charge of Death by Dangerous Driving. Family Liaison Officer Pete Haywood has the task of informing the dead driver's next of kin

[The Mad Taff]

Programme Summary:-
Hampshire police are called to a fatality with the charge of Death by Dangerous Driving. Family Liaison Officer Pete Haywood has the task of informing the dead driver's next of kin

Wasn't the one a few months back where 2 brothers were involved was it?

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I did a duty with Pete a few months back, bused up on public order patrol. I think he's sick of people saying 'have I seen you on TV mate?'

[muncton]

cant say I enjoyed it due to content of programme, was not very nice to see.

on plus side, it was good to see the Detention officer and custody sarge from BB in the film as I have worked with both whilst doing training duties at BB!!!

[BoxerWunZero]

I AM DUE TO STAR IN A COUPLE OF UPCOMING EPS ;-)

[Gizzy]

I should be on this series...

[roundy]

Was working on bikes in Basingstoke and we called for assistance from the RPU, turned up with a BBC camera man! My crew mate gave an excellent interview to the camera! (uninsured driver)

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Lets just hope the whole occurence didnt end up on the directors cutting room floor. If it gets aired there should be some good footage of you Roundy, Dave and Lou searching the cars as well as me, just hope I look OK on the interview bit, seem to remember I kept my cycle helmet on!!


The next episode.... Weds 22nd November BBC1 20:00hrs
Striking It Lucky: Documentary series about British traffic police, narrated by Jamie Theakston. Hampshire's keenest ticket-issuing cop hits the jackpot. [S]

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Next weeks episode......29/11/06
Hit and Run: In October 2005 Carole Miller was driving home in Fareham when her car was rammed from behind and smashed into a tree.

[pmtts]

This series seems to be focused around the Traffic Garage at Cosham.

What About, Winchester, Whitehill, Totton, Farnborough, Andover, Fareham????

[stevec]

I think that you will find that the first episode was following the Farnborough traffic officers. But yes I do agree, I think that the southern region of the county (Southampton/Portsmouth etc.) is more recognisable to the UK viewers because they are busy cities and people know where they are.

[muncton]

Winchester no longer have any RPU based there, moved out circa 3 months or go.

[Jaffa2002]

lets face it Portsmouth and Southampton are the big boys, no one wants a little back water town like Whitehill

(he says sarcastically)

[pmtts]

Winchester no longer have any RPU based there, moved out circa 3 months or go.

So the Winchester RPU pin we produced will be seen on eBay as " Rare" now !

[Bubba]

I think that you will find that the first episode was following the Farnborough traffic officers. But yes I do agree, I think that the southern region of the county (Southampton/Portsmouth etc.) is more recognisable to the UK viewers because they are busy cities and people know where they are.

Oi !! I live in Farnborough

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Next episode of Traffic Cops (Wedsnesday 6.12.06)
Another southern one then !
Small Hours: The Cosham Road Police Unit have their hands full with people who are in no rush to get home after a night out on the town, and people who are heading home at the wheel of a car. [S]

[stevec]

Oi !! I live in Farnborough

Sorry!

It would be good to see some specials in future episodes- I know that there have been specials interviewed but I havent seen any on TV yet

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2 episodes to go I think
Trailing Destruction: In Hampshire, the Traffic Cops are determined to catch the drivers who make dangerous attempts to get away from the scene after a collision.

[HP99]

Hampshire's keenest ticket-issuing cop hits the jackpot. [S]

ah, the best man at my wedding finally makes it into the big time.

Don't spose anyone has this recorded on DVD do they ?

[muncton]

browing Terrestial TV listings (moved house and sky not installed for another 2 weeks!!
after xmas break traffic cops is back tonight for an hour long episode, BBC1 8pm

Edited by muncton, 11 January 2007 - 01:32 PM.

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Walking the Line: In Southampton, cops are using roadside impairment testing and substance detection machines to catch drivers who are on drugs. [S]

[Giraffe]

ooh, I was contemplating going on duty tonight - but I think I'll stay in instead now!

[muncton]

did you note that despite the two people who failed the roadside drug test being nicked. neither were prosecuted due to "Prosecution not offering any evidence"??

what was that all about? is there some sort of legal issue with this ?