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The Best Episodes of Dispatches Season 40

Every episode of Dispatches Season 40 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dispatches Season 40!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dispatches Season 40 Episode 1 - Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban
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    #1 - Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban

    S40:E1

    Dispatches investigates why the government banned direct action group Palestine Action, a decision that has sparked intense debate and led to thousands of arrests.

    Director:Katie Arnold
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dispatches Season 40 Episode 2 - Keir Starmer: Where Did It All Go Wrong?
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    #2 - Keir Starmer: Where Did It All Go Wrong?

    S40:E2

    Lewis Goodall looks back at a torrid first two years as prime minister for Sir Keir Starmer, and asks how he went from winning a 174-seat majority to becoming the most unpopular PM since records began.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dispatches Season 40 Episode 3 - Click to Kill: The AI War Machine
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    #3 - Click to Kill: The AI War Machine

    S40:E3

    With unique access in Ukraine, in Israel and with the US army, this documentary charts the new technological arms race, from AI to drones. Will warfare become less destructive or even more brutal?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dispatches Season 40 Episode 4 - Hunting Britain's Fugitives
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    #4 - Hunting Britain's Fugitives

    S40:E4

    Thousands of criminals, many of whom are accused of serious, violent crimes, are currently on the run in a hidden criminal justice crisis. From UK safe-houses to Thailand, Matt Shea is on their trail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 40 Ratings Summary

"Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban" is the best rated episode of "Dispatches" season 40. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Katie Arnold and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/9/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Keir Starmer: Where Did It All Go Wrong?".