Observational documentary series following the work of emergency patrol teams on the M1 motorway as they deal with all manner of situations on one of the world's busiest motorways.
Genre: Documentary
With exclusive access to Britain's motorway patrol teams, this 2nd series of The Motorway goes out on the road and inside high-tech control rooms. A driver is found dazed and confused on the motorway near Manchester but where is his car?
High in the Pennines on the M62, a driver is trapped in the snow in a dangerous location. North of Manchester, heavy rain, sleet and snow on the M60 create treacherous conditions and a driver spins his super-car into the crash barrier.
Helen and David are called to a breakdown in an unlit section of the M1. Winter conditions cause chaos on the M66 as multiple vehicles collide. A novice driver is out of luck. A roadside clean-up crew have the worst job on the motorway.
High speed accident causes chaos. A lorry and a 4 x 4 come to blows. Three horses bring the M60 to a standstill.