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The Trapped

The Trapped

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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 SauntITN Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Introducing... The Trapped

    Introducing... The Trapped
    Nov 12 2024
    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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    3 mins
  • Home | Ep 8

    Home | Ep 8
    Nov 17 2024
    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
    Show More Show Less
    36 mins
  • Get Out | Ep 7

    Get Out | Ep 7
    Nov 17 2024
    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
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
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