The Pothole Problem

Panorama

8th December 2025 29 mins Season 73 Episode 38

The UK is plagued by potholes. They can cost drivers dear, injure and even kill. So why are there so many, and why are many councils struggling to stay on top of the problem? Reporter Richard Bilton sets out to meet the frustrated residents who are campaigning to get their roads fixed and insiders who tell Panorama what they think is going wrong. He speaks to people who have been hurt by potholes, those who have lost loved ones and those who run and maintain the road network. Can the pothole problem ever get fixed?

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Season 73 · Episode 39

Evri: Where’s My Parcel?

Our love of online shopping means at Christmas we’re more reliant than ever on parcel delivery companies to make sure our presents get delivered on time. Evri is one of the big players in the parcel market but also one of the most complained about delivery services. Panorama goes undercover to investigate the pressures of working in one delivery unit, speaking to unhappy customers as well as couriers who say they struggle to make a living. Evri disputes these claims and says it provides a fast, reliable and cost-effective delivery service. It also says its couriers earn more than the national minimum wage.

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