1. The escape rooms

One short drive from Westminster changes everything as Daniel discovers a dirty secret behind the door of Number 7, Regina Road...'The escape rooms' is episode one of The Trapped, as ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt exposes the UK’s dirty secret: people are stuck living in the worst conditions imaginable - and it’s the British state that’s keeping them there.But how are people trapped all over Britain? Why can't they get out? And what's being done to change it? Daniel embarks on a four-year-long investigation to find out, only to discover some truly shocking answers. So come see the country that you really live in...Head to www.thetrapped.co.uk to hear the full series and see the visuals that support each episode.If you are in bad housing or your living situation is under threat you’ll also find a full list of people to contact to get help here: https://thetrapped.co.uk/are-you-trapped.htmlThe Trapped is an ITV News podcast.Presenters: Daniel Hewitt, alongside Imogen BarrerWriters: Daniel Hewitt and David WilliamsArchiving: Alpha Ceesay and Lauren AaronsAudio production and sound design: Meic Parry and Jack SoperDirector and producer: David WilliamsExecutive producers: Matt Williams and Ed Saunt