If you thought running a busy port was all smooth sailing, Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port is here to set you straight. Episode 5, airing Monday, June 30, at 8:00 PM GMT on Channel 4, puts the spotlight on the constant, high-stakes work needed to keep the UK’s vital trade link running.
This week, the engineering team faces a major problem: a damaged ferry berth needs an urgent fix. It’s the kind of issue that can bring operations to a halt, demanding quick thinking and precise execution. Meanwhile, out on the roads, police officers in unmarked vehicles are on the hunt for drivers breaking traffic laws, maintaining order around the bustling port area.
Below the iconic white cliffs, another critical repair is underway as a leak within the port’s underground tunnel system calls for a rapid response. It’s a race against time to find and repair the leak before it causes wider problems.
Dover 24/7 excels at showing the breadth of tasks involved in port operations, from intricate engineering repairs to the everyday grind of law enforcement, all against the backdrop of one of Britain’s most important transport hubs.
