Dispatches (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, Dispatches is a documentary and news series.
What it’s about. Long-running Channel 4 documentary series covering issues about British society, politics, health, religion, international current affairs and the environment. Known for featuring a mole inside organisations under journalistic investigation.
Who’s in it. Dispatches stars David Harewood as Narrator, Ghislaine Maxwell as Self, Lady Victoria Hervey as Self and Courtney Powell as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dispatches has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dispatches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dispatches tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dispatches (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dispatches change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dispatches worth watching?
- Dispatches holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and news. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dispatches?
- Dispatches stars David Harewood, Ghislaine Maxwell, Lady Victoria Hervey, Courtney Powell and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
- When was Dispatches released?
- Dispatches was released in 1987.