The Pothole Problem: Panorama tackles burning UK roads issue

Potholes are the subject of tonight’s episode of Panorama at 8pm tonight on BBC1 and iPlayer. “The UK is plagued by potholes,” says the programme’s description. “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 […]

National Highways responds to BBC Panorama’s “out of context” Smart Motorways episode

National Highways have issued a strongly worded statement in response to the airing of the BBC’s Smart Motorways: When Technology Fails episode of its long-running Panorama programme. The full, comprehensive statement can be read here but below is a brief summary of their feeling that the programme missed out several instances of “contextual” detail. “BBC […]

BBC Panorama to feature Smart Motorways

Tonight’s episode of the BBC’s Panorama programme will focus on the UK’s Smart Motorways programme with the title: “When Technology Fails”. “The government says new technology will make existing stretches of smart motorway safe. But what happens when the technology doesn’t work? Reporter Richard Bilton investigates,” says the BBC. For those able to watch the […]