Police Interceptors

Cringing and embarrassing. Okay there is the odd rare decent chase in between police talking to 'criminals' who's tax might have expired. As for the punishment given out, if any, is nothing short of pathetic and probably encourages people to break these little laws as you will most likely get away with it! Is there really no real crime happening in Essex that can be used for television?

You might think this is all about cops racing around in a menagerie of hot Japanese rally cars. If you're looking for high octane, high pitch commentary over endlessly repeated 60 second clips forget it. This is good, measured documentary making.

The fly-on-the-wall style follows the exploits of an Essex traffic cop team, this show mixes that feel-good detail on how the police go about their business with allowing characters to come through. Segments vary from following full operations from start to finish to those random moments where the police demonstrate the better side of judgement. Everything from routine traffic stops to drugs-busts to changing helicopter engines(!)

Over the top of this is Chris Fox's measured commentary. And unlike quite a few other shows he seems to know when to let the on-screen action speak for itself.

This show used to be pretty good but the latest season is dire. Where's the car chases, and we don't need the 'upbeat' music. Watch traffic cops, much better.

Peak british entertainment, perfect 11am viewing, love the officer intros they always make me chuckle, music is always awesome, again.. peak british entertainment. Love that it's always in yorkshire makes me feel proper at home, car chases in leeds/bradford are always the best. As soon as i hear that intro music from my living room i run downstairs and sit enthralled with my cup of tea in hand, biscuit tin on the table. Me and my dad love a good afternoon of watching police interceptors together and giggling at the comebacks the criminals come up with, excellent bonding for all the family. 100% would recommend xx.

If you're interested in policing and traffic pursuits in the UK this show is for you.

We need more episodes.....