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Dangerous Dogs: Is the Ban Working?
Two years ago, the government banned XL bully dogs, promising it would save lives. Panorama investigates whether that commitment has been kept.
Two years ago, the government banned XL bully dogs, promising it would save lives. Panorama investigates whether that commitment has been kept. Attacks are still happening, the police say the law is difficult to enforce, and some animal charities say they are overwhelmed with abandoned dogs. Reporter Sam Poling hears from families who have lost loved ones after XL attacks and from owners struggling to stay on the right side of the law.
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Sun 5 Apr 2026
02:30
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Sam Poling |
| Editor | Karen Wightman |
| Assistant Producer | Katie McEvinney |
| Executive Producer | Shelley Jofre |
| Executive Producer | Tom Stone |
| Producer | Liam McDougall |
| Director | Liam McDougall |
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- Mon 30 Mar 2026 20:00麻豆社 One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Mon 30 Mar 2026 20:30麻豆社 One Wales & Wales HD only
- Mon 30 Mar 2026 22:40麻豆社 One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sat 4 Apr 2026 00:50
- Sat 4 Apr 2026 12:30麻豆社 News except UK & UK HD
- Sun 5 Apr 2026 02:30
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