Tonight - Season 13 / Year 2017

Tonight - Season 13 / Year 2017

Season 13 / Year 2017

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DatesJan 12, 2017 - Dec 21, 2017
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Your Pound: What's It Worth?
Year 2017Episode 130 min

Your Pound: What's It Worth?

2016 saw the pound fall to record lows, with experts now predicting many of our household costs and bills will be hit by rising prices. Adam Shaw investigates what the new financial climate means for consumers - and what we might have to pay more for.

Jan 12, 2017
President Trump America's Greatest Gamble?
Year 2017Episode 230 min

President Trump America's Greatest Gamble?

On Friday, Donald J Trump - a celebrity businessman with no political experience who defied all expectations in order to be elected - will officially assume the office of the President of the United States of America, becoming arguably the most powerful man in the world. ITV News Washington correspondent Robert Moore speaks to Americans thrilled at the prospect of a truth-speaking outsider at the helm, and others who are deeply fearful about what a divisive and inexperienced president Trump may turn out to be.

Jan 19, 2017
Keep, Chuck or Clean?
Year 2017Episode 330 min

Keep, Chuck or Clean?

With Britain's households containing over 30 billion pounds worth of unused clothing and many homes now full of new goods after Christmas, Fiona Foster investigates if many of us are hoarding things we do not need and reveals how simple changes can cut the clutter, keep us healthy and save some cash as well.

Jan 26, 2017
Energy Bills: Can We Be Smarter?
Year 2017Episode 430 min

Energy Bills: Can We Be Smarter?

As cold weather drives energy bills ever higher, Tonight investigates smart meters, the 11-billion-pound scheme that is supposed to save people money.

Feb 2, 2017
The Truth About Exercise
Year 2017Episode 530 min

The Truth About Exercise

The fitness industry is worth billions, but does going to the gym really make a difference - and can workouts on the NHS help turn around unhealthy lifestyles and potentially save lives? Fiona Foster investigates the pros and cons of exercise

Feb 9, 2017
Bank of Mum & Dad
Year 2017Episode 630 min

Bank of Mum & Dad

Adam Shaw investigates why millennials are experiencing money troubles and their parents are having to pick up the tab - how much is it costing the Bank of Mum and Dad?

Feb 16, 2017
The Truth About Sexual Harassment
Year 2017Episode 730 min

The Truth About Sexual Harassment

Amid reports that sexual harassment of women on the streets and in nightclubs is getting worse, Tonight goes undercover to see if some men really are still behaving badly. Presented by Julie Etchingham.

Feb 23, 2017
NHS: Medical Blunders Reunited
Year 2017Episode 830 min

NHS: Medical Blunders Reunited

Britain's health service is regarded as one of the best in the world, but what happens when the medics get it wrong? From serious misdiagnoses to surgical instruments left in bodies after operations, Jonathan Maitland investigates how mistakes can sometimes end up costing lives - and the NHS billions.

Mar 2, 2017
Buy Today, Pay Tomorrow?
Year 2017Episode 930 min

Buy Today, Pay Tomorrow?

With households currently borrowing more than a billion pounds a month, Adam Shaw investigates whether Britain is heading for a new credit crunch.

Mar 9, 2017
Famine - Millions on the Brink
Year 2017Episode 1030 min

Famine - Millions on the Brink

Rageh Omaar reports on a growing humanitarian crisis as 20 million people in South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria and Yemen teeter on the brink of famine. As the UN says the famines are the worst the world has experienced since 1945, this programme looks at what can be done to prevent scenes similar to those in 2011 when over a quarter of a million people died of starvation.

Mar 16, 2017
Terror in London - A Tonight Special
Year 2017Episode 1130 min

Terror in London - A Tonight Special

This winter has seen many of our hospitals pushed to the brink. Fiona Foster investigates what some are calling a crisis in frontline services, and reveals what other areas of the NHS could be at risk.

Mar 23, 2017
Help Stop Me Ageing!
Year 2017Episode 1230 min

Help Stop Me Ageing!

Jonathan Maitland investigates the latest groundbreaking science, looking at ways people might be able to look younger and live longer while remaining healthy, and asks if it is really possible to reverse the ageing process.

Mar 30, 2017
Deal or No Deal? Brexit Britain
Year 2017Episode 1330 min

Deal or No Deal? Brexit Britain

As Britain gets ready for Brexit, businesses up and down the land have some big questions. Who the UK trades will define whether the biggest political decision in a generation is a success or not. It could herald a new age of prosperity in a globalised economy, but failure would mean the entire nation could end up poorer. Julie Etchingham explores the opportunities and obstacles for Britain as it prepares to leave a trading block which it has been part of for nearly 50 years.

Apr 6, 2017
Help Stop Me Ageing!
Year 2017Episode 1430 min

Help Stop Me Ageing!

Jonathan Maitland investigates the latest groundbreaking science, looking at ways people might be able to look younger and live longer while remaining healthy, and asks if it is really possible to reverse the ageing process.

Apr 13, 2017
Trump: The First 100 Days
Year 2017Episode 1530 min

Trump: The First 100 Days

As US President Donald Trump marks his 100th day as commander-in-chief, ITV News Washington correspondent Robert Moore asks whether the US is more divided than ever and if the new administration has really made a profound difference to the country. The programme speaks to Americans fearful of the direction in which their nation is heading, and those who believe Trump is restoring their country to a bold new era of greatness.

Apr 20, 2017
Brits Abroad: Is the Dream Over?
Year 2017Episode 1630 min

Brits Abroad: Is the Dream Over?

Over a million Britons live and work in the EU, and many of them are becoming increasingly fearful of what Brexit might mean for them. Since the referendum vote, they have seen pensions paid in sterling drop in value and they are worried about affordable healthcare. So is the sunshine turning sour for the Brexpat Brits?

Apr 27, 2017
How Safe is Your Pension?
Year 2017Episode 1730 min

How Safe is Your Pension?

Adam Shaw looks at the fraudulent scammers targeting around 11 million people every year in a bid to get hold of their pensions, as the programme goes undercover to expose some of those trying to target the public's retirement funds.

May 4, 2017
The Leader Interviews: Tim Farron
Year 2017Episode 1830 min

The Leader Interviews: Tim Farron

Julie Etchingham sits down with the leaders of the UK's political parties ahead of the general election. Tonight, she talks to Tim Farron of the Liberal Democrats about his passions, his policies and his vision for Britain.

May 8, 2017
The Leader Interviews: Paul Nuttall
Year 2017Episode 1930 min

The Leader Interviews: Paul Nuttall

Julie Etchingham sits down with the leaders of the UK's political parties ahead of the general election. Tonight, she talks to Paul Nuttall of UKIP about his life, his interests and his vision for Britain.

May 11, 2017
The Leader Interviews: Jeremy Corbyn
Year 2017Episode 2030 min

The Leader Interviews: Jeremy Corbyn

Julie Etchingham talks to Jeremy Corbyn of the Labour Party about his policies, his passions and his vision for Britain ahead of the general election.

May 15, 2017
The ITV Leaders' Debate
Year 2017Episode 21120 min

The ITV Leaders' Debate

Julie Etchingham hosts a live debate between party leaders ahead of the snap General Election on June 8th.

May 18, 2017
The Manchester Attack
Year 2017Episode 2230 min

The Manchester Attack

Three days ago, a suicide bomber launched an attack in the heart of Manchester - the target, a pop concert with thousands of teenage fans. 22 people died and scores were injured. But who was the bomber who deliberately targeted children - and how is the city responding?

May 25, 2017
The Leader Interviews
Year 2017Episode 2330 min

The Leader Interviews

Julie Etchingham talks to the SNP's Nicola Sturgeon, Jonathan Hill interviews Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood and Libby Wiener talks to co-leader of the Green Party, Caroline Lucas.

Jun 5, 2017
New Build Nightmares
Year 2017Episode 2430 min

New Build Nightmares

Jonathan Maitland investigates the rise in complaints about poorly built houses and controversial leasehold contracts.

Jun 8, 2017
The Tower Block Disaster
Year 2017Episode 2530 min

The Tower Block Disaster

Julie Etchingham examines yesterday's tragic tower block fire in West London that claimed numerous lives, and asks how can we prevent it from happening again?

Jun 15, 2017
Sun, Sea and Scams
Year 2017Episode 2630 min

Sun, Sea and Scams

ITV consumer editor Chris Choi investigates some of the very latest scams that criminals and con artists are already using to target British tourists, as millions prepare to head abroad for their summer holidays this year. From online booking fraud to street crime, Chris exposes tricks of the trade to watch out for.

Jun 22, 2017
The True Cost of Parking
Year 2017Episode 2730 min

The True Cost of Parking

With private parking tickets now being issued every seven seconds, Fiona Foster investigates the industry now making millions by ticketing hapless motorists - with help from the DVLA.

Jul 6, 2017
How Safe is a Sun Tan?
Year 2017Episode 2830 min

How Safe is a Sun Tan?

Aug 17, 2017
Can Crooks Hack Your Home?
Year 2017Episode 2930 min

Can Crooks Hack Your Home?

The average modern UK home contains a dizzying array of smart devices, with TVs, baby monitors, fridges and smoke alarms just a few of the many items hooked up to home networks or plugged straight into the internet. But could connected technology now be providing an open invitation to cyber crooks to steal vital information from people without the need to physically enter properties? Georgie Barrat investigates just how easy it could be for criminals to hack our homes.

Aug 24, 2017
Fight or Flight? The Drunken Truth
Year 2017Episode 3030 min

Fight or Flight? The Drunken Truth

Hundreds of people have been arrested for drunkenness, violence and sexual assaults at British airports and on board aircraft over the past year. But what is to blame - a booze culture or businesses making millions selling alcohol? And what is being done to combat the problem and keep passengers safe? Aasmah Mir investigates.

Aug 31, 2017
Undercover: Breaking into Britain
Year 2017Episode 3230 min

Undercover: Breaking into Britain

This edition goes undercover to investigate the booming business of fake passports and the state of Britain's border security, as Jonathan Maitland visits Greece to expose the secret trade in dodgy documents where a fake passport can be bought for just 500 pounds, before speaking to Home Office whistleblowers who reveal their concerns about the way Britain's borders are policed. With the Brexit vote pushing control of UK borders to the forefront of the political landscape, this programme asks if such control has already been lost - and whether things are going to get worse rather than better.

Sep 7, 2017
Fat: The Healthy Option?
Year 2017Episode 3330 min

Fat: The Healthy Option?

Catherine Tyldesley investigates the truth about fats, hoping to dispel some myths about which are the healthiest when it comes to food. As well as highlighting the dangers lurking in many take-aways and convenience foods, the programme also looks at the types and amounts of fat people should be eating every day, and advises what foods to avoid.

Sep 14, 2017
The Jewel Raiders
Year 2017Episode 3430 min

The Jewel Raiders

After spending years training in a secret crime academy, a gang of Romanian criminals arrived in Britain in 2015. In less than a year, they raided 11 jewellery stores, getting away with luxury watches and diamond rings worth more than three million pounds. With exclusive access to the police investigation and CCTV footage, Tonight reveals how the gang was eventually tracked down and caught.

Sep 21, 2017
Work 'till You Drop?
Year 2017Episode 3530 min

Work 'till You Drop?

With a record number of pensioners still working, Tonight explores what they are up to, why they are doing it and what it means for the UK. Noreena Hertz meets people joyfully working through their 60s and beyond, as well as those struggling to a find a job at an older age. The economic impact of an ageing workforce is revealed and the programme looks at how businesses are adapting to cope with a country working for longer.

Sep 28, 2017
Britain's Claim Culture - Revealed
Year 2017Episode 3630 min

Britain's Claim Culture - Revealed

Hayley Hassall investigates Britain's obsession with personal injury claims, and the huge industry specialising in them - whether it be for holiday sickness or whiplash. It is pushing up premiums and the cost of holidays, but the insurers and tour operators who pay out are fighting back, with fake claimants being prosecuted, named and shamed.

Oct 12, 2017
Work 'Til You Drop?
Year 2017Episode 3730 min

Work 'Til You Drop?

With a record number of pensioners still working, Tonight explores what they are up to, why they are doing it and what it means for the UK. Noreena Hertz meets people working through their 60s and beyond, as well as those struggling to a find a job at an older age. The economic impact of an ageing workforce is revealed and the programme looks at how businesses are adapting to cope with a country working for longer.

Oct 19, 2017
Car Crime: Are You a Target?
Year 2017Episode 3830 min

Car Crime: Are You a Target?

Car crime is rocketing, with vehicles stolen to order for parts, to be used in crime or sold abroad. Jonathan Maitland reports on the crime epidemic that is sweeping the country.

Oct 26, 2017
The Big Fat Truth
Year 2017Episode 3930 min

The Big Fat Truth

It is estimated there are more than 57,000 takeaways in the UK, with that figure expected to grow by nearly 30 per cent over the next ten years. Local authorities say they are trying to control their spread - amid claims that fast food outlets are fuelling obesity and poor health in some of our deprived communities? Ranvir Singh investigates.

Nov 2, 2017
Harassment: Uncovering the Truth?
Year 2017Episode 4030 min

Harassment: Uncovering the Truth?

With allegations of sexual harassment and serious assaults hitting the headlines in recent weeks, Julie Etchingham investigates how widespread the problem is across society - and whether enough is being done to stop it.

Nov 9, 2017
Acid Attacks: How Scared Should We Be?
Year 2017Episode 4130 min

Acid Attacks: How Scared Should We Be?

With acid attacks doubling over the past five years and becoming the weapon of choice for some criminals that leave their victims with life-changing injuries, the government has proposed to tighten controls over such materials and impose tougher sentences on those committing such acts - but will they be enough to solve the problem? Fiona Foster investigates.

Nov 16, 2017
Harry and Meghan - A Royal Revolution?
Year 2017Episode 4230 min

Harry and Meghan - A Royal Revolution?

She is a popular American actor and a divorcee. He is a combat veteran and one of Britain's favourite royals. The relationship between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may seem like a storybook romance, but what does it say about the modern monarchy, and what does the establishment really think about any prospect of their engagement? Fiona Foster investigates.

Nov 23, 2017
Elderly Theft: Robbing the Relatives
Year 2017Episode 4330 min

Elderly Theft: Robbing the Relatives

More elderly people than ever before are falling foul of financial abuse, with the criminals often closer to home than we would like to think. Could laws designed to protect the most vulnerable actually be leading to a rise in theft within families? Fiona Foster investigates.

Nov 30, 2017
Christmas Cons Revealed
Year 2017Episode 4430 min

Christmas Cons Revealed

Last Christmas, British consumers were cheated out of 10 million pounds by paying for items online that were either fake or non-existent. Dan Clark-Neal investigates how thieves are defrauding the public, and finds out what can be done to spend safely online.

Dec 7, 2017
Butcher Surgeon: A Scandal Uncovered
Year 2017Episode 4530 min

Butcher Surgeon: A Scandal Uncovered

Tonight investigates one of the worst scandals in medical history, detailing how a rogue surgeon performed botched or unnecessary operations on more than 1,000 women for nearly two decades before being brought to justice. The programme also hears from whistleblowers who say they tried to expose him - but were ignored.

Dec 14, 2017
Hungry, Homeless and on Benefits
Year 2017Episode 4630 min

Hungry, Homeless and on Benefits

It may be the season of good cheer, but for many this Christmas, it will be anything but cheery. Homelessness is rising and, with more people now said to be living in poverty, Tonight investigates why this festive season is going to be so hard for some families.

Dec 21, 2017

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