Brit Cops
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Brit Cops is a British reality television
series following the work of police officer
s in the UK. It was first broadcast on Bravo. Since the closing of Bravo on January 1, 2011, older episodes were shown on Channel One (which was originally known as Virgin1) until the channel closed down on February 1, 2011 and Series 5 is continuing on Sky Livingit. Each series focuses on different UK police
forces.
Richard Bacon narrates Series 1, 2 and 3, Simon Allix narrates Series 4 and Daniel Abineri
narrates Series 5.
It has replaced Street Crime UK
on Bravo and has had the following series:
, the high speed reactive units cleaning up the capital. In the South West, the Tactical Aid Group are the tough guys of Devon and Cornwall Police (which were later followed by Raw Cut TV's series 7 of Road Wars). Traffic and Armed Response units are also followed in South-West Wales from Dyfed-Powys Police
.
, London
.
Rapid Response Officers.
as they tackle the rising crime rate within London's Square Mile. This is the first set that has the new format.
as they tackle drug related and violent crime.
These shows are all made by Steadfast Television.
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series following the work of police officer
Police officer
A police officer is a warranted employee of a police force...
s in the UK. It was first broadcast on Bravo. Since the closing of Bravo on January 1, 2011, older episodes were shown on Channel One (which was originally known as Virgin1) until the channel closed down on February 1, 2011 and Series 5 is continuing on Sky Livingit. Each series focuses on different UK police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
forces.
Richard Bacon narrates Series 1, 2 and 3, Simon Allix narrates Series 4 and Daniel Abineri
Daniel Abineri
Daniel Abineri is an English actor, songwriter and playwright, famous for writing the book, music and lyrics for the controversial musical Bad Boy Johnny and the Prophets of Doom....
narrates Series 5.
It has replaced Street Crime UK
Street Crime UK
Street Crime UK was a docusoap focusing on law enforcement in various parts of the UK, as police go about their duties on the streets of Britain's towns and cities....
on Bravo and has had the following series:
Brit Cops: Frontline Crime
Series 1: 12 episodes - First shown 18 August 2008. It followed the Q-Cars of the London Metropolitan Police ServiceMetropolitan Police Service
The Metropolitan Police Service is the territorial police force responsible for Greater London, excluding the "square mile" of the City of London which is the responsibility of the City of London Police...
, the high speed reactive units cleaning up the capital. In the South West, the Tactical Aid Group are the tough guys of Devon and Cornwall Police (which were later followed by Raw Cut TV's series 7 of Road Wars). Traffic and Armed Response units are also followed in South-West Wales from Dyfed-Powys Police
Dyfed-Powys Police
Dyfed-Powys Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and the county of Powys, in Wales. The territory it covers is the largest police area in England and Wales, and the fourth largest in the United Kingdom...
.
Brit Cops: Zero Tolerance
Series 2: 10 episodes - First shown March 2009. It followed Q-Cars, the response team and the burglary squad in Hammersmith & FulhamLondon Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is a London borough in West London, and forms part of Inner London. Traversed by the east-west main roads of the A4 Great West Road and the A40 Westway, many international corporations have offices in the borough....
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
Brit Cops: Rapid Response
Series 3: - 10 episodes - First shown January 2010. It followed Wiltshire Police and Dyfed-Powys PoliceDyfed-Powys Police
Dyfed-Powys Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and the county of Powys, in Wales. The territory it covers is the largest police area in England and Wales, and the fourth largest in the United Kingdom...
Rapid Response Officers.
Brit Cops: Law and Disorder
Series 4: 10 episodes - First shown August 2010. It follows City of London PoliceCity of London Police
The City of London Police is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement within the City of London, England, including the Middle and Inner Temple. The service responsible for law enforcement within the rest of Greater London is the Metropolitan Police Service, a separate...
as they tackle the rising crime rate within London's Square Mile. This is the first set that has the new format.
Brit Cops: War on Crime
Series 5: 10 episodes - First shown October 2010. It follows the Lincolnshire PoliceLincolnshire Police
Lincolnshire Police is the territorial police force covering the non-metropolitan county of Lincolnshire in the East Midlands of England. Despite the name, the force's area does not include North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire, which are covered by Humberside Police instead.In terms of...
as they tackle drug related and violent crime.
Brit Cops: Rule of Law
Series 6: 10 episodes - Transmission TBA.These shows are all made by Steadfast Television.