A1: Britain's Longest Road

Season 3

The A1 is an iconic piece of Britain's motoring history. Stretching from London to Edinburgh it is the longest numbered road in the UK. This series tells the stories of those who work to keep it moving - day and night.

Where to Watch A1: Britain's Longest Road • Season 3

10 Episodes

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1Sprotbrough 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.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2A 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.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3Scottish 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.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4A 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.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5A 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.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6Lives 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.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7A 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.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8A pregnant passenger is stranded after a smash, and a mobile phone user is caught red handed.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9A 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.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10A rush hour smash puts lives at risk, a stranded motorist gets a nasty surprise, and extreme road truckers have nerves of steel.