The Trapped

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The Trapped

They’re living in the worst conditions imaginable and have no way out. And it’s the British state that’s keeping them there. ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret and confronts the people responsible. But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in... Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode. If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.html The Trapped is an ITV News podcast. Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen Barrer Writers: Daniel Hewitt and David Williams Archiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren Aarons Audio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack Soper Director and producer: David Williams Executive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt

  1. EPISODE 1

    The Escape Rooms | Ep 1

    One short drive from Westminster changes everything as Daniel discovers a dirty secret behind the door of Number 7, Regina Road... 'The escape rooms' is episode one of The Trapped, as ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret: people are stuck living in the worst conditions imaginable - and it’s the British state that’s keeping them there. But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in... Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode. If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.html The Trapped is an ITV News podcast. Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen Barrer Writers: Daniel Hewitt and David Williams Archiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren Aarons Audio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack Soper Director and producer: David Williams Executive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt

    28 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    The Power Of Shame | Ep 2

    Now the journalist at the centre of a national scandal, Daniel meets the people who are trapped and confronts those who have been ignoring them... 'The power of shame' is episode two of The Trapped, as ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret: people are stuck living in the worst conditions imaginable - and it’s the British state that’s keeping them there. But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in... Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode. If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.html The Trapped is an ITV News podcast. Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen Barrer Writers: Daniel Hewitt and David Williams Archiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren Aarons Audio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack Soper Director and producer: David Williams Executive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt

    30 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Sorry, But | Ep 3

    Europe’s biggest housing provider finds out just how dangerous a teenager with a Twitter account can be... 'Sorry, but' is episode three of The Trapped, as ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret: people are stuck living in the worst conditions imaginable - and it’s the British state that’s keeping them there. But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in... Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode. If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.html The Trapped is an ITV News podcast. Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen Barrer Writers: Daniel Hewitt and David Williams Archiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren Aarons Audio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack Soper Director and producer: David Williams Executive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt

    25 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Sh*t Hits The Fan | Ep 4

    Daniel heads to the pub for a history lesson before finding a man being forced to live in the most sickening conditions imaginable... 'Sh*t hits the fan' is episode four of The Trapped, as ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret: people are stuck living in the worst conditions imaginable - and it’s the British state that’s keeping them there. But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in... Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode. If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.html The Trapped is an ITV News podcast. Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen Barrer Writers: Daniel Hewitt and David Williams Archiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren Aarons Audio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack Soper Director and producer: David Williams Executive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt

    34 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Speaking Truth To Power | Ep 5

    A breakthrough. But after months of excuses, silence and denials - is the establishment finally ready to listen? 'Speaking truth to power' is episode five of The Trapped, as ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret: people are stuck living in the worst conditions imaginable - and it’s the British state that’s keeping them there. But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in... Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode. If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.html The Trapped is an ITV News podcast. Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen Barrer Writers: Daniel Hewitt and David Williams Archiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren Aarons Audio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack Soper Director and producer: David Williams Executive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt

    32 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Why Did A Boy Have To Die? | Ep 6

    Daniel takes the man in charge of UK housing to a site of national shame and demands answers... 'Why did a boy have to die' is episode six of The Trapped, as ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret: people are stuck living in the worst conditions imaginable - and it’s the British state that’s keeping them there. But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in... Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode. If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.html The Trapped is an ITV News podcast. Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen Barrer Writers: Daniel Hewitt and David Williams Archiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren Aarons Audio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack Soper Director and producer: David Williams Executive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt

    29 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Get Out | Ep 7

    A working mum and her three children are heading for the street. So what’s she going to do? 'Get out' is episode seven of The Trapped, as ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret: people are stuck living in the worst conditions imaginable - and it’s the British state that’s keeping them there. But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in... Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode. If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.html The Trapped is an ITV News podcast. Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen Barrer Writers: Daniel Hewitt and David Williams Archiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren Aarons Audio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack Soper Director and producer: David Williams Executive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt

    31 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Home | Ep 8

    Daniel makes more shocking discoveries as an election looms. But will a change of government really solve this crisis? 'Home' is episode eight of The Trapped, as ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret: people are stuck living in the worst conditions imaginable - and it’s the British state that’s keeping them there. But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in... Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode. If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.html The Trapped is an ITV News podcast. Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen Barrer Writers: Daniel Hewitt and David Williams Archiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren Aarons Audio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack Soper Director and producer: David Williams Executive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt

    36 min
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They’re living in the worst conditions imaginable and have no way out. And it’s the British state that’s keeping them there. ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret and confronts the people responsible. But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in... Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode. If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.html The Trapped is an ITV News podcast. Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen Barrer Writers: Daniel Hewitt and David Williams Archiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren Aarons Audio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack Soper Director and producer: David Williams Executive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt

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    ITV News
  • Episodes
    9
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ITN
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    The Trapped

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