File on 4 Investigates

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Dangerous habit: The criminal networks flooding the UK with fake cigarettes

October 13, 2026

File on 4 Investigates reveals the global criminal networks flooding the UK with fake cigarettes. We trace the supply chain smuggling the counterfeits across borders and lay bare the human cost as vulnerable people are moved across continents and made to work and live in clandestine factories here in the UK.We reveal how a secret factory capable of making up to a quarter of a billion cigarettes a year was recently uncovered in the UK and join Belgian customs as they raid a factory making ciga...

Forced Adoption: Is it happening today?

October 06, 2026

The number of children taken into care before they reach their first birthday is at a worryingly and persistently high level, according to new figures. In many of those cases it is unsafe for parents to look after their children - but experts believe that a significant number of those babies might not have gone into care, if the right support was in place. This programme investigates the support birth families receive and how much of a voice they are given once care proceedings begin. Figures...

Tinderbox Britain - Are we ready for more wildfires?

September 29, 2026

"Tinderbox"conditions created by a long, hot, dry summer brought a record number of wildfires in 2026. Dozens of homes were destroyed or damaged, huge areas of land burned, and one man died. But experts are warning there may be worse to come in future as climate change makes conditions for wildfires in the UK even more likely. The Government banned disposable barbecues in the summer, sent out a wildfire alert to people's mobile phones, and is now planning to hold a wildfire summit. File on 4...

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How do I get in touch with File on 4 Investigates?

File on 4 Investigates is hosted by Hayley Mortimer and Emir Nader. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for File on 4 Investigates?

The publicly listed email for File on 4 Investigates: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does File on 4 Investigates have?

Podseeker estimates File on 4 Investigates reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for File on 4 Investigates?

File on 4 Investigates typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior public officials, legal and criminal-justice practitioners, healthcare professionals, academics, specialist researchers, and people with direct firsthand involvement in a significant public-interest story. Common among recent guests: Senior public-service or regulatory leadership; Recognised specialist expertise in law, healthcare, policing, policy, or international affairs; Direct involvement in a major investigation, institutional issue, or newsworthy case. Recent guests include Alexia Durran and Faye Dunn.

How hard is it to get booked on File on 4 Investigates?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does File on 4 Investigates cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, and National Security. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.