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Panorama (1953 – ...)

1953 • 74 seasons • Documentary, News • NR
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41 episodes · Jan 11, 2016

1. Teenage Prison Abuse Exposed
Jan 11, 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 £

2. Can You Stop My Multiple Sclerosis?
Jan 18, 2016

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

3. Putin's Secret Riches
Jan 25, 2016 · 10.0

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

4. Gangs, Guns and the Police
Feb 8, 2016

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

5. The Secret Letters of Pope John Paul II
Feb 15, 2016

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

6. Cops, Criminals, Corruption: The Inside Story
Feb 29, 2016

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

7. The Zika Baby Crisis
Mar 7, 2016

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

8. Shaken Babies: What's the Truth?
Mar 14, 2016

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

9. Inside Europe's Terror Attacks
Mar 23, 2016

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

10. Too Poor to Stay Warm
Mar 25, 2016

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

11. Tax Havens of the Rich and Powerful Exposed
Apr 4, 2016

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

12. I'm Broken Inside: Sara's Story
Apr 11, 2016

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

13. Is Steel Worth Saving?
Apr 25, 2016

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.

14. Britain's Puppy Dealers Exposed
May 16, 2016

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.

15. Antibiotic Crisis
May 23, 2016

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

16. Living with Dementia: Chris's Story
Jun 2, 2016

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

17. Medicine's Big Breakthrough: Editing Your Genes
Jun 6, 2016

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

18. Seb Coe and the Corruption Scandal
Jun 16, 2016

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

19. The Orlando Nightclub Massacre
Jun 27, 2016

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.

20. Iraq: The Final Judgement
Jun 29, 2016

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

21. Why We Voted to Leave: Britain Speaks
Jul 4, 2016

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

22. Pension Rip Offs Exposed
Jul 11, 2016

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

23. Trump's Angry America
Jul 18, 2016

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

24. Britain's Missing Young People
Jul 25, 2016

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

25. Inside North Korea
Aug 1, 2016 · 30m

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

26. Living with Cuts: Austerity Town
Aug 22, 2016

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

27. Sellafield's Nuclear Safety Failings
Sep 5, 2016

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

28. Why are Gambling Machines Addictive?
Sep 12, 2016

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

29. Labour: Is the Party Over?
Sep 19, 2016

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

30. Aleppo: Life Under Siege
Sep 26, 2016

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

31. Diabetes The Hidden Killer
Oct 3, 2016

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

32. BHS: How Did it Happen?
Oct 10, 2016

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

33. Paxman on Trump v Clinton: Divided America
Oct 17, 2016

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'

34. Undercover: The Refugees Who Make Our Clothes
Oct 24, 2016

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

35. How Rolls-Royce Bribed Its Way Around the World
Oct 31, 2016

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

36. The Trouble With Our Trains
Nov 7, 2016

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

37. Trump's New America
Nov 14, 2016

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

38. Nursing Homes Undercover
Nov 21, 2016

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

39. Inside Britain's Fertility Business
Nov 28, 2016

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

40. The Changing Face of Terror
Dec 12, 2016

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

41. John Simpson: 50 Years on the Frontline
Dec 19, 2016

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

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