Britain at the Bookies

2015•1h 0m

Documentary

Documentary examining the winners and losers in Britain's booming gambling revolution.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

July 20, 2015

Last Aired

August 3, 2015

Networks

BBC One

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Survival of the Fittest

E1

Survival of the Fittest

Air date: 2015-07-20

Tony has been given the task to try to turn around the fortunes around of the Cherrytree branch in Huddersfield which has a bad reputation for disruptive and often violent customers.

Punter vs Bookie

E2

Punter vs Bookie

Air date: 2015-07-27

The show follows the drama that unfolds at a big race day at Doncaster from completely opposing points of view, as the battle between the punter and the bookie plays out.

Going to the Dogs

E3

Going to the Dogs

Air date: 2015-08-03

Friday night at Romford dogs is not what it used to be with takings lower for independent bookie Doug Tyler. On the Britwell Estate in Slough, Coral is opening a new shop. The show also finds how how the betting culture is now 24/7 and what the future holds for gambling.

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