
Panorama — 2007
Law enforcement officials conducted surprise inspections of two clinics associated with the country's leading specialist in in vitro fertilization.
John Sweeney’s inquiry delves into the demise of Alexander Litvinenko, the former KGB agent and outspoken critic of the Russian government. Litvinenko was poisoned with Polonium 210 in November of 2006, a fatal act that claimed his life.
Shelley Jofre’s reporting examines the extent to which a leading pharmaceutical firm in Britain deceived medical professionals into prescribing the antidepressant Seroxat to adolescents.
Jeremy Vine embarked on a rapid journey across the nation, observing firsthand how communities confront disruptive conduct and violent crime within their own neighborhoods.
Vivian White, a reporter in a small Yorkshire town, began to uncover a disturbing pattern. A series of incidents suggested that elderly residents were not receiving the care and protection they deserved within their nursing homes.
With the Iraq War nearing its fifth year, military families, frustrated by a perceived lack of public concern and governmental shame, are finally voicing their discontent.
Shelley Jofre examines the assertion that approximately 75,000 employees within the National Health Service endured violent patient assaults during the preceding year.
A year of sacrifice unfolds for Panorama reporter Justin Rowlatt and his family – a year without a car, a tumble dryer, or affordable overseas travel – as documented in "Go Green or Else!" The program promises a chronicle of tears, argument…
Tania, Stella Moore’s daughter, fell victim to a brutal crime at the hands of a man who had pursued her with relentless obsession. Stella now faces a profound and aching question: why are women still vulnerable to such violence at the hand…
The following document details an account from 2003 concerning the mistreatment of seven Iraqi civilians held by British forces in Basra, along with the ensuing inquiry into the allegations.
A growing number of British soldiers are choosing desertion over remaining in the ranks after deployments to Iraq, prompting an investigation into the reasons behind this trend. The stories center on young men profoundly affected by the rea…
The circumstances surrounding the deaths of British children, Bobby and Christi Shepherd, in Corfu have ignited significant concerns regarding the safety protocols within the travel industry.
For five months, a reporter immersed himself in the stark reality of Rye Hill, a maximum-security prison. Assuming the guise of a correctional officer, he uncovered a deeply entrenched world of bribery, corruption, and the pervasive influen…
Do you trust the television you watch? Following recent revelations concerning the exploitation of premium rate phone lines by broadcasters, Panorama examines allegations that some of Britain’s most beloved programs have deceived the public…
The conviction of five men on charges of conspiracy to cause explosions has brought to light evidence suggesting a failure by MI5 to share crucial information connecting them to the 7/7 London bombings.
The inquiry into the death of cricket coach Bob Woolmer unfolds, offering insight from Mark Shields, the police deputy commissioner heading the investigation.
An investigation has uncovered deeply concerning deficiencies in the United Kingdom's maternity care, revealed through startling footage captured by undercover sources within two major hospitals.
A growing divide separates Muslim Asian and white communities, a rift explored in a recent investigation. From a town in northern England, Vivian White reports on a palpable sense of separation, where differences in skin colour, faith, cult…
John Sweeney’s inquiry into the Church of Scientology and the claims of former adherents and those connected to current members quickly takes an unsettling turn. As he delves deeper into the organization, he discovers himself increasingly u…
As wireless networks now blanket twelve cities, and classrooms in numerous schools embrace WiFi, Paul Kenyon examines assertions regarding the potential for long-term health consequences from the pervasive electromagnetic fields of contempo…
The following report concerns Ann Hathaway, a British woman married to the purported leader of a prominent Sicilian Cosa Nostra clan. She was recently found guilty of Mafia association.
Shelley Jofre examines whether the most significant loss of British military personnel in over two decades might have been prevented, and exposes a series of potentially devastating flaws within the Royal Air Force's aging fleet of reconnai…
The inquiry centers on accusations of widespread corruption surrounding the largest arms transaction in the nation's history, a deal between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It also examines assertions that, when the Serious Fraud Office approache…
For a fortnight, a group of seven and eight-year-old students participated in an unusual study: their televisions, computers, and game consoles were removed. A psychologist then observed the children closely, evaluating how this absence aff…
With his ascent to the premiership now official, journalist John Ware turns his attention to Gordon Brown, probing the latter’s connection to truthfulness and his role within the history of New Labour.
With the cameras turned off, what transpired? *Panorama* revisits past investigations to detail subsequent events. This installment examines the actions of NHS leadership following an undercover filming of two maternity units, and chronicle…
John Sweeney examines the state of child welfare in Norfolk.
On the morning of July 21st, 2005, a group of individuals intended to inflict death upon the city's heart. Panorama spoke with the passengers on buses and underground trains who unknowingly faced that fate.
With an increasing number of individuals opting for electronic monitoring over incarceration, journalists have gone undercover to document the experience of those under supervision within one of the government's primary criminal justice pro…
The true scale of illegal immigration into Britain remains unknown to the government, as does the precise number entering through legal channels. This report journeys to some of the country's key points of entry.
Inquiries are underway regarding websites hosting videos depicting the bullying and assault of young teenagers, particularly those that include advertisements for prominent British corporations.
Kate Silverton examines the financial toll of this summer's floods on the United Kingdom, and considers the escalating investment the nation is willing to undertake to better protect itself from future torrential rainfall.
With the grim tally of young lives lost to street violence in London reaching seventeen this year, and a disturbing rise in such tragedies nationwide, Panorama presents a profile of two fifteen-year-old boys navigating the edges of gang cul…
Six weeks have passed since the BBC's *Alan Johnston* aired, and *Panorama* returns to Gaza to assess the situation – to see what has transpired in the absence of global attention.
This study examines the increasing prevalence of Second World War re-enactment events as venues for the expression of extreme right-wing ideologies, particularly among individuals who harbor admiration for Nazism.
The air hung thick with unspoken menace. Beneath the veneer of normalcy, a brutal reality festered. An investigation had begun, a descent into a hidden world where primal instinct was exploited for cruel entertainment. Undercover, the off…
A significant concern in the United Kingdom is the issue of nearly a million young people who are neither employed nor engaged in education. This figure, reportedly the highest in a decade, forms the backdrop for a program that follows four…
Paul Kenyon illuminates the criminal networks that orchestrate the perilous, clandestine pathways by which thousands of Africans attempt to reach the United Kingdom.
Despite a growing police presence, questions linger about the true effectiveness of their work. Officers on the ground have told Panorama that they are increasingly hampered in their duties, citing a heavy burden of paperwork and relentless…
Every minute, a new genetic sequence is added to the growing DNA database – individuals who have committed no crime among them. This technology offers the potential to solve crimes and exonerate the wrongly accused. Consequently, the questi…
## The Unfinished Task Two years have passed since the horrific bombings of July 7th, and the government’s pledge to eradicate Muslim extremism remains unfulfilled. Despite the national trauma, Hizb ut-Tahrir, a radical organization, con…
Panorama investigates whether the widespread sale of mortgages to individuals on welfare and the provision of home loans exceeding sixteen times their annual income could trigger a financial crisis in Britain mirroring the one experienced i…
Barack Obama has become a significant figure in American politics – an African-American candidate with a genuine prospect of securing the presidency in the coming year. While he pledges to bridge national divides, will he be able to overcom…
As England prepares to submit its bid for the 2018 World Cup, Panorama examines the accusations leveled against FIFA, questioning whether the nation can anticipate equitable conduct from the sport’s governing body.
In a firsthand account, BBC Correspondent Alan Johnston recounts the harrowing details of his abduction by militant Jihadists in Gaza. He shares the complete and dramatic narrative of his ordeal for the first time.
Raphael Rowe examines assertions that the forensic evidence presented in the conviction of Barry George for the 2001 murder of Jill Dando was flawed and potentially deceptive.
The unit of thirty-five British soldiers who served on the front lines in Afghanistan completed a six-month tour, a period marked by the loss of one life and serious injury to twelve others.
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The ongoing inquiry examines the persistent difficulty Madeleine McCann’s parents have experienced in shedding the shadow of suspicion surrounding their involvement in her vanishing.
The case of a daughter who suspected the antipsychotic medication her father received for dementia was causing more harm than good has come under scrutiny, coinciding with the release of findings from a comprehensive scientific study. The s…
Captured directly from the soldiers' perspectives, this is the account of the final, most fiercely contested engagement in southern Iraq – the battle for Basra Palace.
Jane Corbin, a reporter with a keen eye for the shadows, delves into the troubled core of Basra. Once a vibrant hub of Iraqi culture, the city now struggles under a weight of violence and pervasive corruption.

