
Panorama — 2016
Panorama went undercover to reveal deeply disturbing evidence: children and young people entrusted to the care of custody officers are facing harm and threats. Filming within a privately run youth prison, a facility that received over £…
In the United Kingdom, a staggering one hundred thousand people live with multiple sclerosis, a condition currently without a cure and often leading to lasting physical impairment. *Panorama* has gained exclusive access to individuals at th…
Accusations of vast corruption have dogged Vladimir Putin throughout his career. Critics allege he has exploited his position to accumulate a hidden fortune, leading to the question of whether the Russian president is among the wealthiest i…
The shooting of a seven-year-old boy and his mother on their doorstep exposed a chilling escalation in the gang violence plaguing Salford. This horrific event followed a series of brutal incidents, including the murder of a mayoral candidat…
For twenty-seven years, until 2005, Pope John Paul II guided the Catholic Church. A towering presence in twentieth-century history, he commanded the devotion of millions and was canonized with remarkable swiftness. Now, Edward Stourton, a s…
Organised crime poses the most significant danger to police integrity. Panorama presents an exclusive account, featuring previously unseen footage, detailing how a criminal syndicate orchestrated an attack on three officers. In a rare publi…
Panorama journeys to Brazil to unravel the enigma of the Zika virus. In Recife, a city gripped by an epidemic, a disturbing number of infants are born with microcephaly – their heads abnormally small, often accompanied by severe brain and l…
This program delves into the complexities surrounding shaken baby syndrome. The consequences for parents convicted of harming their children by shaking them are severe: imprisonment or the loss of custody. Now, a doctor frequently called up…
The clandestine operations of the Islamic State's terror network within Europe, and the ongoing struggle of Western intelligence to disrupt them, have revealed a disturbing duality. From meticulously organized cells, responsible for atroci…
Sixteen years prior, the government pledged to shield citizens from the chill. A commitment to eradicate fuel poverty by 2016 had been made, yet that deadline has long since passed, and millions continue to struggle with the cost of heating…
Billions of dollars have been concealed by the wealthy and influential in offshore tax havens. They believed their financial dealings remained secure, yet a massive leak of documents has unveiled a landscape of clandestine activity, decepti…
The mental health system, intended to safeguard vulnerable individuals, failed Sara Green, a teenager who ultimately succumbed to its shortcomings. Panorama presents Sara’s own words, drawn from her diary, exposing the deficiencies of the P…
With the British steel industry battling for its existence, John Humphrys journeys to Port Talbot in South Wales to examine its prospects. He questions whether public funds should be invested in the industry, a gamble on a future recovery.
Panorama delves into the harsh realities of the dog trade. Reporter Sam Poling, using clandestine filming, follows the network that supplies the nation's beloved companion animals, revealing unsettling truths about their breeding.
The increasing resistance of bacteria to antibiotics represents a profound public health crisis, projected to claim 80,000 lives in the UK over the coming two decades. Specialists warn that the application of vital 'last-resort' antibiotics…
Over nearly two years, a deeply moving documentary captures the intimate reality of a family navigating the complexities of dementia. Employing CCTV, video diaries, and a small, unobtrusive film crew, the program chronicles the experience o…
Panorama examines a development poised to reshape life for all on Earth. Gene editing is transforming medical research, offering the potential for novel treatments—and perhaps even cures—for a wide range of illnesses. It also grants scienti…
Lord Coe’s inaugural year as president of World Athletics has been dominated by the repercussions of the sport's most extensive corruption scandal to date. Mark Daly’s investigation seeks to determine the extent of Lord Coe’s knowledge rega…
The nation’s deepest fear realized: a gunman unleashed in a deadly spree. *Panorama* recounts the Orlando massacre, offering a visceral account of the event from those who endured its horror.
While the nation awaits the verdict next week from the protracted Iraq Inquiry – seeking answers to the reasons for war and its enduring lessons – Jane Corbin journeys once more to southern Iraq. She is accompanied by parents who suffered t…
Adrian Chiles returns to his native West Midlands to speak with Leave voters from across the political spectrum, seeking to understand the motivations behind Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. He finds an unexpected common g…
Panorama goes undercover to reveal how certain companies are exploiting the government's new pension freedoms, pilfering hard-earned retirement savings. Reporter Fiona Phillips uncovers a disturbing pattern: an offer of a straightforward pe…
As Donald Trump secured his position as the presumptive Republican nominee for the United States presidency, Panorama journeys to Bakersfield, California, a community deeply marked by racial division. Reporter Hilary Andersson encounters Tr…
Each day, a disturbing number of young people vanish in Britain. Law enforcement acknowledges that vulnerable adolescents are increasingly exposed to danger, yet cite an overwhelming volume of cases as the reason for their inability to adeq…

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, a BBC reporter, was expelled from North Korea under accusations of disrespect and the manipulation of information. He now recounts his experience in the country, delving into the implications of his detention and int…
As the new prime minister confronts difficult choices regarding government expenditure, Panorama reporter Richard Bilton examines the consequences of six years of austerity on his native town, Selby in North Yorkshire. Service reductions pe…
A deep investigation reveals the alarming condition of Britain's most perilous nuclear facility. Drawing on a high-level whistleblower, hundreds of leaked documents, and unprecedented access to former senior personnel, reporter Richard Bilt…
Wendy Bendel’s partner took his own life following a protracted battle with a twenty-year-long gambling addiction. In a final confession addressed to Wendy, he specifically identified the high-stakes, rapid-fire fixed-odds betting terminals…
As the Labour leadership election approaches within a week, BBC deputy political editor John Pienaar poses a stark question: is the party poised for self-destruction? *Panorama* spent the summer in Brighton, immersed in the struggle for Lab…
The siege of Aleppo, Syria's largest city and once home to more than two million, has endured for four years. Split between opposition-held territory in the east and government-controlled areas to the west, the city’s inhabitants bear the b…
A health crisis is gripping Britain, placing immense strain on the National Health Service. Type 2 diabetes is increasingly prevalent, a silent threat with the potential to cause heart failure, blindness, kidney disease, and ultimately, leg…
The accumulation of millions of pounds from the decline of BHS has been condemned as a stark illustration of capitalism's darker side. Eleven thousand individuals lost their livelihoods as the company’s pension fund suffered a catastrophic …
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have become among the most reviled and disbelieved figures in presidential politics. As the election draws near, Jeremy Paxman journeys to Washington and beyond, seeking to understand how the United States' …
Undercover, Panorama exposes the hidden factories supplying clothing to the British high street. In Turkey's garment industry, tens of thousands of Syrian refugees and children labor illegally, often for meager wages under brutal conditions…
Over the last two decades, Rolls-Royce has experienced remarkable expansion, securing contracts in nations notorious for corruption. Yet, has a portion of this impressive growth been predicated on bribery? Reporter Richard Bilton delves int…
A scrutiny of the widening chasm between official pronouncements – the government and rail industry alike asserting the success of Britain’s railways – and the lived reality of countless passengers, who endure unreliable service, stifling c…
The 2016 American election cycle proved to be the most acrimonious and disheartening in recent memory. Hilary Andersson encountered disillusioned and disenfranchised Americans on both sides of the political spectrum, individuals deeply trou…
In a revealing investigation, Panorama reporters went undercover in two nursing homes, uncovering troubling evidence of cruelty and neglect. Journalist Janice Finch assumed the identity of a resident, documenting a relentless pace that freq…
The pursuit of parenthood through fertility treatment often comes with a steep price tag. Reporter Deborah Cohen delves into the practices of some clinics, examining the sale of supplementary services – the additional drugs, tests, and proc…
As its base in Mosul faces relentless assault and Raqqa becomes the next target, ISIS has amplified its global propaganda efforts, urging more lone jihadists – self-styled ‘lone wolves’ – to inflict civilian casualties with knives and vehic…
For over fifty years, John Simpson, a familiar face to BBC viewers as one of its most distinguished foreign correspondents, has been immersed in the unfolding of breaking news. A witness to history’s most pivotal moments, the World Affa…

