''Real Rescues'' is a

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documentary broadcast on

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exploring the daily work of the emergency services aired since 15 October 2007. ''Real Rescues'' is at the heart of the action with the emergency services of

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including the

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and

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crews. A majority of the footage has been shot around

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and

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. Reruns are on

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and

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. In the later series, other

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from across the UK began to be featured. Other emergency services, such as

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and animal rescue, were also featured.

Episodes

Series 3 started broadcasting on 20 April 2009. This series was broadcast live, and starred Louise Minchin along with Nick Knowles. Series 5 started broadcasting on 5 July 2010 with Louise Minchin and Nick Knowles. Series 6 started on 22 November 2010. Series 7 started on 30 May 2011, the 8th series will begin in 2012 and will be hosted this time by Chris Hollins and

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. Series 8 started on 11 June 2012. Series 9 started on 11 March 2013. Series 10 started on 30 September 2013.

External links

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Nick Knowles Site
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