S16 E1 • Caught in the Storms

Chris Choi takes a look at the extreme weather conditions faced by Britain in the past month, during which many parts of the country were swamped by heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and high winds. Why do we seem unable to cope when storms hit? Chris talks to those who have been affected multiple times and speaks to experts to discover if the changing weather could affect the value and insurability of thousands of homes. Has the time come to rethink our attitude towards the weather as these supposedly rare flooding events become increasingly frequent?

Première diffusion : 9 janvier 2014

S16 E2 • Is Britain Back in Business

As thousands of manufacturing jobs could return to the UK, Laura Kuenssberg looks at whether we have a sufficiently skilled workforce to make the most of this upturn.

Première diffusion : 16 janvier 2014

S16 E3 • The Rise of the E-Cigarette

In just seven years E-cigarettes have grown from an obscure Chinese import to being at the centre of one of the biggest public health debates for a generation. Chris Choi looks at what is in them, why some countries have banned them while others have welcomed them as a lifesaver, and how they could be regulated in the future.

Première diffusion : 23 janvier 2014

S16 E4 • To Diet or Not to Diet?

Jonathan Maitland takes a look at the diet industry which is currently worth two billion pounds a year, yet ironically as a nation we just keep getting fatter. The weight loss industry is big business, but do these diets really work in the long term? As over half the nation resolves to lose weight this year, the programme looks at how we diet and what can be done to tip the scales in our favour.

Première diffusion : 30 janvier 2014

S16 E5 • Who Wants to Work Forever

With the age at which the state pension becomes payable rising, many of us face a future of working for many years to come. Fiona Foster examines the scale of the pension crisis.

Première diffusion : 6 février 2014

S16 E6 • Can We Trust the Police

To what extent has public confidence in the police been dented by a succession of damaging allegations and revelations concerning their behaviour? Fiona Foster investigates.

Première diffusion : 13 février 2014

S16 E7 • Rise of the Working Poor

After years of austerity it seems that things may be looking up. The government says there are more people in work than ever, but does this tell the real story of life in the UK?

Première diffusion : 6 mars 2014

S16 E8 • After the Floods

Tonight investigates the legacy of the wettest winter on record and hears from the communities struggling to get back to normal

Première diffusion : 20 mars 2014

S16 E9 • Truth About Immigration

More than 1.8 million immigrants have arrived in Britain since 2004 - a rate of 48 every hour. Julie Etchingham hears from both sides of the debate - are they a drain or an asset?

Première diffusion : 27 mars 2014

S16 E10 • Looking After Mum and Dad

Julie Etchingham reports on the cost of care in old age, how families are increasingly looking after relatives themselves and the legislation which aims to tackle the crisis.

Première diffusion : 3 avril 2014

S16 E11 • School's Out

Fiona Foster investigates the growing problem of parents taking their children out of school during term time to take advantage of cheaper holiday prices, despite the threat of fines. Recent rule changes by the Department of Education mean parents face fines, court action and even a possible jail sentence. Travel companies put up their prices during school holidays by on average 25 to 30 per cent, sometimes more. Many parents are opting to pay the fine to go on a more affordable holiday - but is the money saved worth the potential cost to their child's education?

Première diffusion : 10 avril 2014

S16 E12 • Britain's Young Drinkers

The nation's binge-drinking culture comes under the spotlight as Jonathan Maitland invites several young people to have their alcohol consumption monitored over the course of a typical night out. They then undergo a series of medical checks to determine the impact on their health - with alarming results.

Première diffusion : 17 avril 2014

S16 E13 • Man Versus Machines

S16 E14 • What Next for the NHS

S16 E15 • Living with Dementia

S16 E16 • How Bad is Your Driving

S16 E17 • The Rise of Discount Supermarkets

S16 E18 • The Diabetes Epidemic

S16 E19 • Rise of the Super Rats

S16 E20 • Beating Breast Cancer

S16 E21 • How Safe is your Beach?

S16 E22 • Assisted Dying For and Against

S16 E23 • Is Britain Christian?

David Cameron believes Britain is a Christian country, but these days less than half of us describe ourselves as Christian, and only 5% of us go to church on a weekly basis. In ‘Is Britain Christian?’ Tonight asks if the Prime Minister is right, and if it matters if he’s not? Should we accept that Christianity needs to take a back seat in a modern secular society, or will some communities lose more than bricks and mortar?

Première diffusion : 24 juillet 2014

S16 E24 • The Truth Behind the Bargain Dog Trade

Puppy business is big business. And with the pet dog population rising by half a million a year, not all come from a responsible source. Large-scale puppy breeding is a multi-million pound industry – but are the rules enforced tightly enough?

Première diffusion : 31 juillet 2014

S16 E25 • Do You Let Your Kids Play Out?

The school holidays are under way and millions of youngsters are celebrating a summer of downtime, but research spanning 40 years reveals a dramatic loss of children's independence, with many parents worried about the dangers of allowing them to play outdoors. Fiona Foster investigates whether kids today really are at more risk than previous generations and finds out what is being done to give some children their freedom back

Première diffusion : 8 juillet 2014

S16 E26 • Fit To Practice

S16 E27 • The Food We Eat - Can't Cook or Won't Cook?

Whether it's because we don't know how, or we don't have time, fewer of us are cooking from scratch. The Tonight programme investigates.

S16 E28 • The Food We Eat - Superfoods - Fact or Fiction?

The Tonight programme investigates which 'superfoods' actually live up to their billing - can they make us healthier?

Première diffusion : 21 août 2014

S16 E29 • The Food We Eat - Fresh vs Frozen Food

The Tonight programme investigates the fresh and frozen food supply chains to find out if quality really is being maintained.

Première diffusion : 28 août 2014

S16 E30 • The Food We Eat - Future Foods

What will be on the menu for us by 2050? And will we even need to eat at all?

Première diffusion : 1 septembre 2014

S16 E31 • The Shape of Things to Come

Première diffusion : 4 septembre 2014

S16 E32 • Bargain Britain

ITV Tonight: Bargain Britain In Britain we love a brilliant bargain and spend over a year of our lives seeking out the best possible deals. With wages lagging behind the rising costs of everyday life, we’re all becoming more conscious of getting the most for our money. But what’s the best route to a real bargain? Jonathan Maitland sets out to discover creative ways to get true value for money in Bargain Britain…

Première diffusion : 11 septembre 2014

S16 E33 • Against the Odds

Première diffusion : 18 septembre 2014

S16 E34 • Backdoor Britain

Britain is facing a crisis on one of its busiest borders as it is estimated that 1,500 migrants are massing in Calais, all determined to reach the UK. Ranvir Singh investigates.

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 2014

S16 E35 • When Interest Rates Rise

Première diffusion : 2 octobre 2014

S16 E37 • Ebola Are We Prepared?

S16 E38 • Is Britain Happy

S16 E39 • Trouble with Numbers

S16 E40 • Energy Bills The Cold Facts

S16 E41 • A Fair Deal for Women

S16 E42 • Future Transport

More than 16 million of us commute by car to work every day with the average driver spending 124 hours annually stuck in gridlock. A report by the Centre For Business and Economic Research warns that increased congestion will cost the UK economy £307 billion by 2030 - but - there’s a personal cost too. Radical new plans to get our transport systems back on track include high speed railways, super cycle highways and even driverless vehicles will start test runs in the New Year. Tonight investigates what’s wrong with our transport systems and what future travel options could be.

Première diffusion : 20 novembre 2014

S16 E43 • Who Owns Britain?

With many of Britain's best loved brands now owned by foreign companies, Joel Hills investigates whether foreign investment in UK business is always good for the economy

Première diffusion : 27 novembre 2014

S16 E44 • No Place to Call Home

S16 E45 • Teenager Lives Online

Social media is an integral part of many teenagers’ lives; with apps like Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter allowing them to keep in touch with their friends twenty four seven. But what impact is this having on how our teenagers are feeling? How much is social media affecting their lives? Father and News Presenter Mark Austin has been investigating the online lives of teenagers, and asks is social media affecting their mental health.

Première diffusion : 4 décembre 2014

S16 E46 • Europe - The People's Poll

Tonight reveals the results of one of the largest ever public opinion polls on the future of Britain in Europe.

Première diffusion : 15 décembre 2014

S16 E47 • Losing Your Local?

Première diffusion : 18 décembre 2014

S16 E49 • Britain's Housing Crisis

With only half the number of houses needed being built, millions are being locked out of home ownership and many are now stuck in expensive rental accommodation, with few legal rights. Jonathan Maitland investigates Britain's housing shortage and asks what can be done to fix the situation

Première diffusion : 5 mars 2015

S16 E50 • Superfoods: Fact or Fiction?

The Tonight programme investigates which 'superfoods' actually live up to their billing - can they make us healthier?

Première diffusion : 19 mars 2015

S16 E51 • The Pension Revolution

This April, the biggest changes to pensions for a generation. Tonight investigates the greater prospects of wealth and the dangers lurking.

Première diffusion : 26 mars 2015