British Bouncers: Boozed Brits vs. the Velvet Rope

Shaun works on the door of The Quay in the port of Blyth, a former hub of coal mining and shipbuilding. Shaun's new to Blyth and his zero tolerance approach is taking some of the locals by surprise.

Newcastle, once famous for coal mining and shipbuilding, is now better known as Britain's party capital, with around 170 bars and clubs in the city centre alone, and 20 million people every year visiting.

Sunderland, once home to the world's biggest shipyards and the deepest coal mines in Britain, has recently seen tough times. But that doesn't mean people stop going out for a good time; you can get 'very well refreshed' for less than a fiver.

Queen Street is the hub of Colchester's late-night drinking scene. This episode of the documentary series follows five bouncers who work along this strip, at Silk Road, TP's Sports Bar and the kebab shop.

Clacton on Sea has seen better days, but The Liquor Lounge is a favourite with party animals. On the doors are Ryder, who's ready for trouble but prefers a quiet life, and Andy, who's training be a physics teacher and owns a labradoodle.

Liquor Lounge head doorman Dan is keen to make his mark, but he's got his work cut out trying to maintain control as Clacton-on-Sea gears up for the long, hot summer and he's fighting off an avalanche of girls who like his 'tough guy' image.

Liquor Lounge head doorman Dan is keen to make his mark, but he's got his work cut out trying to maintain control as Clacton-on-Sea gears up for the long, hot summer and he's fighting off an avalanche of girls who like his 'tough guy' image.