The Only Way Is SIA? Meet The Door Supervisors In ‘Bouncers’

Watch out GC; there is a new bunch of freshly rinsed reality TV stars coming to our screens, and be careful because these leading security operatives are SIA licence holders and are not afraid to use their physical intervention skills if you step out of line.

Bouncers is a new series on Channel 5 following the hectic working lives of Door Supervisors as cameras follow them through their shifts as security staff. Viewers will see what life as a Door Supervisor is really like, as staff have to deal with intoxicated troublemakers and incidents of violent crime, which is part and parcel for the men and women with an SIA Licence.

When will it air?

The first episode of Bouncers aired on November 4^th and followed Door Supervisors Marek and Greg as they deal with two men who refuse to leave a club. The final episode of the series was screened on November 25^th and covered security staff as they operate the doors during the yearly gay pride event in Brighton.

How can I watch Bouncers?

If you missed the screenings of Bouncers, you have no need to worry, as the four-part series is available to watch and stream on the video-on-demand service, My5.

Is what happening on Bouncers a real reflection of life as a Door Supervisor?

Bouncers is as real as it gets when it comes to the brave men and women who work up and down the UK as Door Supervisors in the security industry. From dealing with the antics of drunk revellers to getting involved with more series types of incidents like physical assault and robbery, Bouncers offers a real-life perspective for those who are thinking about kick-starting a career in the security sector.

Missed Bouncers? Catch up on all four episodes via Channel 5’s on-demand service, My5.

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