A1: Britain's Longest Road

May 8, 2017

A high-speed police chase leads to a major drugs bust, and two swans force the road to close.

May 9, 2017

Police are called to a major pile-up which threatens to close the road. Traffic examiners clamp down on dangerously overloaded vehicles, and there is a mammoth mission to deliver a couple's dream retirement home nearly two hundred miles up the A1.

May 10, 2017

Traffic police in Scotland respond to an emergency with an overturned car. Tempers boil over after a double crash at rush hour, and there is a battle to move a huge machine to the end of the road in London for an appointment at the Lord Mayor's Show.

May 11, 2017

An A1 patrol officer gate called to help a biker fighting for his life. Traffic officers come face-to-face with a lorry driver flouting the law, and a boat transporter is marooned after a puncture halts the journey.

May 12, 2017

Bad drivers face a police crackdown, traffic officers race to the scene of a treacherous blowout, and Santa's reindeer head hundreds of miles south down the A1.

May 15, 2017

Police race to the scene of a head-on collision, and a milk lorry overturns bringing rush hour chaos to the A1. Also, a reckless speeder is tracked down after putting road workers lives at risk.

May 16, 2017

A horrific crash causes ruched hour chaos on the Great North Road, and traffic inspectors launch a crackdown on distracted lorry drivers. Also, the bumpy mission to deliver a herd of camels up the A1 to a city's Christmas nativity.

May 17, 2017

A lorry breakdown causes rush hour chaos, and emergency response teams are called after collapsed power lines close the A1. Also, after a marathon journey north, a fireworks display team faces having to abandon a seafront spectacular.

May 18, 2017

A suspected stolen vehicle leads police to pull a driver who is found to be over the drink drive limit. Also, a couple hope their six hours A1 journey with their top show dog will end in glory.

May 19, 2017

A runaway van careers down a embankment to leave the A1 in total gridlock. Police race to a multiple car crash near Newcastle, and the battle to deliver a luxury liner to the London Boat Show on time.

May 22, 2017

A serious smash on a busy A1 junction leaves the driver's life hanging in the balance. Also, will treacherous weather hamper an emergency roadside repair? Plus, the perils of transporting a priceless piece of art.

May 23, 2017

Emergency services fight to cut a woman free from her car after a rush hour crash, police take a motorist suspected of drink driving off the A1, and a convoy of monster machines marches down the Great North Road.

May 24, 2017

Traffic officers race to get a stranded fuel tanker away from rush hour traffic, police catch a vehicle travelling nearly 30 miles an hour over the speed limit, and an illegal motorist is caught red handed.

May 25, 2017

A dangerous breakdown in the fast lane spells double trouble for A1 traffic officers, a rush hour rollover threatens a horse trainer's hopes of making the big race, and police put the breaks on a van driver's DIY disaster.

May 18, 2018

A rush hour crash leaves traffic officers tackling a potential fire risk, police take the high Road in a crackdown on dangerous truckers, and a marathon mission to ferry Scotland's find estate food down the A1 to London.

Apr 30, 2018

Traffic officers respond to a runaway car which has plunged down a 20 foot embankment next to the A1. Plus, Scottish Police target dangerous drivers on their mobile phones and two Geordie giant vegetable growers get in a stew on the Great North Road.

May 1, 2018

Lives hang in the balance after a car careers off the A1 closing the road. Meanwhile, a mission to move a coach full of concert goers stranded at the Great North Road becomes a titanic job.

May 2, 2018

Traffic officers battle to reach the scene of multi-car pileup which gridlock the road. Police use the A1 to catch shoplifters on the run and a mission to drive a life size TV icon through the night proves anything but a piece of cake.

May 3, 2018

A1 patrol officers launch a high-speed pursuit to catch a reckless motorist. Eleswhere, traffic officers battle to keep the road moving during the bank holiday getaway. Plus, the mystery of an abandoned vehicle with a missing owner.

May 4, 2018

A pedestrian goes walkabout on the motorway putting lives in danger and police use brute force to rescue a stranded motorist in rush hour traffic. Plus, a British military icon goes into battle against the A1 traffic.

May 7, 2018

An accident on a wet road leaves a life hanging in the balance. A lorry fire threatens to cause traffic chaos on the A1, and the closure of the road leaves an antiques dealer counting the cost.

May 8, 2018

Police face a hefty challenge to clear a road after a bin lorry overturns. Safety inspectors launch a clampdown on dangerous lorries, and a canine team's journey up the A1 is dogged by traffic chaos.

May 9, 2018

Police face a tricky pursuit to stop a suspected stolen car on a rain-soaked A1. Traffic officers battle to remove dangerous debris from the road which could cause chaos. And police arrest a reckless drink driver who is nearly five times over the limit.

May 10, 2018

Police race to a lorry engulfed in flames which is threatening to close the road. Plus, the gospel choir singing out loud on the Great North Road and the supersize RAF blowout that goes from bad to worse.

May 11, 2018

Traffic cops box clever to catch a motorist red-handed. A distressing crash leaves drivers in shock, and two film-loving newlyweds take the A1 high road for a bit of movie magic.

Sep 24, 2018

Sprotbrough traffic officers respond to a nine vehicle pileup caused by an abandoned car, a Scottish shoplifter feels the sharp end of the law, and a family run team transport tonnes of fireworks up the Great North Road.

Sep 25, 2018

A city centre bus collision leaves a pedestrian fighting for her life, freezing temperatures turn a A1 slip road into a skating rink, and a team of champion huskies are almost hounded off the Great North Road.

Sep 26, 2018

Scottish police deal with a terrifying caravan crash, Sprotbrough traffic officers can't believe their mince pies, and it's one 'L' of a day for a learner driver.

Sep 27, 2018

A police pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle leads to arrests, a stranded lorry with a blowout puts pressure on Sprotbrough traffic officers, and astronaut Tim Peake's space craft is launched up the A1.

Sep 28, 2018

A breakdown blocks a lane, leading to a crash in the queue, there is a data disaster when a paper trail is left blowing in the wind, and it's horses for courses as traffic cops deal with a stranded pony.

Oct 1, 2018

Lives hang in the balance after a head on collision, trouble brews when a beer tanker suffers a blowout, and a pantomime crocodile takes the A1 to Neverland.

Oct 2, 2018

A joyrider's smash puts lives at risk, an empty fuel tank gives traffic officers a headache, and heroes in high visibility come to the rescue.

Oct 3, 2018

A pregnant passenger is stranded after a smash, and a mobile phone user is caught red handed.

Oct 4, 2018

A drunk and dangerous driver is caught on camera, Northumbria Police respond to a distressing call out with heartbreaking news, and trapped in a terrifying blaze, a family makes an emotional journey to the Burgley Horse Trials.

Oct 5, 2018

A rush hour smash puts lives at risk, a stranded motorist gets a nasty surprise, and extreme road truckers have nerves of steel.

May 27, 2019

A driver’s life hangs in the balance after a serious accident in one of the worst snow storms to hit the A1 in decades. A passenger panics after being stranded on an icy embankment. And a huddle of penguins is in a flap on their motorway move.

May 28, 2019

Police box clever during a pursuit of a suspected stolen car. A driver faces a five-hour wait after breaking down in freezing conditions. And a convoy of million-pound motors makes a difficult detour off the A1.

May 29, 2019

Emergency teams battle to quell a devastating van fire which refuses to die down. An overturned lorry forces the closure of the road to Edinburgh and police cry foul after a giant football veers on to the Great North Road.

May 30, 2019

The innocent party in a three-car crash ends up on the wrong side of the law. A huge operation is launched to move a 300-tonne load up the A1. And police rescue two motorists caught short of fuel.

May 31, 2019

Police face a tough task to free a fragile driver. A1 traffic cops seize a car being driven with no insurance and no licence. And a major crash forces the closure of the road for nearly six hours.

Jun 3, 2019

Police rush to the rescue after a caravan overturns on the A1. Traffic officers hurry to deal with two vehicles abandoned in dangerous spots. And a six-metre giant makes an epic journey up the Great North Road.

Jun 4, 2019

An emergency callout to rescue a driver trapped in his car. A1 traffic officers help a motorist stranded in freezing conditions. And a driver is left red-faced after being caught red-handed using her mobile phone.

Jun 7, 2019

A tragic accident leaves a biker fighting for his life. Traffic officers track down pedestrians taking a dangerous path alongside the carriageway. And a two car crash sparks fears a driver has worrying injuries.

Jun 10, 2019

An accident on an icy road forces traffic officers to take drastic action. A1 traffic cops investigate the cause of a two-car crash on a roundabout. And a mobile phone using motorist gets the blues and twos.

Jun 11, 2019

Police are alerted to an emergency after a car collides with a huge 36-ton crane. A1 traffic cops battle to clear two dangerous vehicle breakdowns. And a near 40-foot metal giant turns heads on its journey up the Great North Road.