
Panorama — 2017
The haunting landscape of Sousse, Tunisia, is revisited in this report on the June 2015 attack that claimed the lives of thirty British tourists. Reporter Jane Corbin delves into the events leading up to the tragedy, examining whether warni…
As the dawn of a new presidential term approaches, Panorama delves into the curious rapport between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. John Sweeney, a journalist who has previously interviewed both leaders, journeys to Russia, the United Stat…
Often referred to as "legal highs," these substances have emerged as a widespread global issue. Their popularity has surged in the United Kingdom, and fatalities linked to these chemicals – engineered to replicate the effects of illicit dru…
A sense of bewilderment settled over the police and social services when an elderly man, speaking with an American accent, was discovered lost in the streets of Hereford. He possessed no memory of his identity and no identification, clad en…
A month after Prime Minister Theresa May pledged to fundamentally reshape societal approaches to mental health, reporter Sophie Hutchinson examines the precarious condition of NHS mental health services. She speaks with staff and patients a…
A deep undercover investigation exposes the harsh realities of Britain's struggling prison system. Footage captured by a reporter working as an officer within a Category C adult prison reveals inmates exert considerable control over the ins…
The reshaping of a community by immigration presents a complex dynamic. Slough, once predominantly white British, has become a place where its residents are now a minority. A decade prior, Richard Bilton of Panorama documented the town’s di…
Children in Britain are increasingly sleep-deprived, with hospital admissions linked to poor sleep having tripled in the last decade. This growing problem is taking a toll on children’s well-being and academic performance, contributing to i…
Alexander Blackman, known as Marine A, made history three years ago as the first serving British soldier convicted of murder since the Second World War – for the killing of a severely wounded Taliban insurgent in combat. Now, his conviction…
Panorama examines the mounting pressures on the healthcare system as hospitals grapple with an increasing number of elderly patients. The programme explores the difficulties faced by those working directly in social care, revealing a nation…
The United Kingdom Parliament was the target of a devastating terrorist attack last week, the most serious to strike the nation in over a decade. In a report for BBC Panorama, journalists spoke with witnesses and those injured to reconstruc…
A presidential election in France looms in the coming weeks, with far-right candidate Marine Le Pen determined to secure victory. She is actively working to rehabilitate her party's image, seeking to distance herself from its history of rac…
To what extent is it justifiable to compel individuals back into employment? As part of a controversial government initiative, tens of thousands of families receiving welfare payments have seen their benefits reduced. Once determined by ind…
With two former Barclays traders cleared of charges, Panorama poses a question: are the appropriate individuals being held accountable for what many consider the most extensive financial manipulation in history? Through the assembly of star…
Within the shadowy realm of British intelligence during the Northern Ireland conflict, the life of one agent seems to have held disproportionate significance. Codenamed Stakeknife, Freddie Scappaticci ascended through the ranks of the IRA t…
A fresh headline concerning Donald Trump appears daily, sometimes multiple times over. Yet, the future remains uncertain. Could a missile strike on Syria be the action of a president who has declared America first? As the unpredictable p…
The disappearance of Madeleine McCann remains one of the world's most enduring mysteries. A decade after she vanished, investigations by police in both Portugal and the United Kingdom yielded conflicting conclusions. Reporter Richard Bilton…
It is widely believed that no other company in history possesses a deeper understanding of individuals than Facebook. Yet, what becomes of the vast trove of personal data accumulated by the social network conceived by Mark Zuckerberg?
Often cited as the most devastating episode in the National Health Service’s history, the contaminated blood scandal resulted in over two thousand deaths and countless cases of HIV and Hepatitis C. The initial infections occurred more than …
Panorama goes undercover to expose the methods employed by Britain's litter police, revealing the factors contributing to the dramatic rise in fines – more than 140,000 were issued in 2015-2016 alone. The program features accounts from indi…
A week has passed since the horror at the Manchester Arena. Tina Daheley reports on the attack that struck a crowd of thousands of young people as they left a pop concert. She speaks with those who attended the show, with parents grappling …
In 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, prompting a British task force of over one hundred vessels and twenty-six thousand personnel to journey eight thousand miles from Britain to defend the territory. The ensuing conflict, though…
Theresa May’s decision to call the election has yielded a disastrous result for the Conservative Party, while Jeremy Corbyn has consistently defied predictions. This election, which has fundamentally altered the landscape of British politic…
The blaze, thought to have begun on the fourth floor of Grenfell Tower, spread with terrifying speed, consuming nearly the entire 24-story structure. Firefighters who fought the inferno have described it as unprecedented. The question re…
The cadet forces, one of Britain’s most extensive youth organizations, oversee nearly 130,000 children in over 3,000 clubs nationwide. Yet, not all who have participated recall their time within the ranks fondly. Many are survivors of sexua…
Brexit represents a profound change for the United Kingdom’s food and farming sector. But what impact will this have on the everyday consumer? The European Union has long shaped the entire food chain, from cultivation to consumption. It reg…
During the 2016 US presidential campaign, Donald Trump pledged to return millions of undocumented immigrants to Mexico. While global attention centers on his administration's challenges, Panorama examines the inner workings of his efforts t…
Eating disorders carry the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses, affecting an estimated 1.6 million people in the UK. Approximately 400,000 of those are believed to be men and boys, a group that includes international rugby refere…
Could a doctor-prescribed pill transform someone into a killer? In the past year alone, over 40 million prescriptions for SSRI antidepressants were issued by physicians in the UK. *Panorama* explores the devastating effects experienced by a…
For nearly two centuries, the RSPCA has stood as a beacon of animal welfare, a charity deeply cherished throughout England and Wales. In the past year alone, it secured nearly 1,500 convictions for offenses against animals. Now, John Sweene…
Panorama examines the increasing number of British travelers who are boarding flights under the influence. Tina Daheley reveals disturbing footage captured by passengers and speaks with insiders from the airline industry, exposing the exten…
In the heart of the struggle to manage immigration, BBC Panorama has gone undercover within an Immigration Removal Centre, exposing a disturbing reality of chaos, incompetence, and abuse. The facility serves as a transit point for individua…
Has the healthcare system confronted a medical crisis now claiming more lives than cancer and heart disease combined? Alistair Jackson's elderly mother died unexpectedly in her local hospital, and he was assured she received optimal care. I…
Panorama examines the African migrant trade, exposing the immense scale of human smuggling across sub-Saharan Africa—a multibillion-pound industry some have labeled a modern-day slave trade. While the EU struggles to reduce the flow of migr…
Violent right-wing extremism in Germany has reached a peak not seen since the end of the Third Reich, marked by a record number of attacks targeting asylum seekers and those who support them. For six months, Panorama has been embedded in Fr…
The current tension between Trump and Kim represents the most alarming nuclear confrontation in decades. The question is no longer whether North Korea can be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons, but whether their use can be averted. …
Panorama delves into a concealed realm of child sexual abuse, a disturbing reality where children inflict harm upon one another. Often termed "peer-on-peer" abuse, it can occur within the confines of classrooms and even on the playgrounds o…
As Hate Crime Awareness Week approaches, Panorama examines the unfolding situation on Britain’s streets. Gaining exclusive access to the government's latest crime statistics, the programme reveals a disturbing trend: race and religious hate…
Surgeon Ian Paterson, imprisoned for orchestrating hundreds of unnecessary operations, raised a troubling question: do his crimes expose deeper flaws within Britain's private healthcare system? Investigative reporter Darragh MacIntyre e…
Approximately 14,500 centenarians reside in the UK, a figure projected to double every decade. Current estimates suggest that one in three newborns will reach the age of 100 or beyond. Presented by Joan Bakewell, this Panorama Special profi…
A scrutiny of the government’s changes to the probation service has drawn sharp criticism, with many arguing the reforms endanger the public and ultimately abandon those seeking rehabilitation. In this report, Daniel Foggo speaks with t…
This issue features an in-depth investigation into a significant data breach, exposing the offshore financial dealings of the affluent and influential.
This current affairs program offers in-depth interviews and probing investigative reports. In this installment, Richard Bilton delves into the hidden workings of Britain’s offshore financial system.
With the government championing private colleges as a pathway to broader access in higher education, Panorama goes undercover to reveal the extent of the fraud costing taxpayers millions. Secretly filmed, the investigation exposes how unscr…
A considerable sum of British aid – millions of pounds – has been deployed in an effort to stabilize Syria and safeguard the UK from terrorism. However, whistleblowers allege that these development initiatives have been hampered by mismanag…
Across the United Kingdom, women are facing devastating consequences following operations initially presented as life-enhancing. Instead, many report their lives irrevocably damaged. For years, mesh-like devices have been implanted in women…
In August of 2017, eleven-year-old Monzur Ali witnessed horrors no child should endure. Military helicopters descended upon the football pitch in his village, nestled in Northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. "We didn't want to leave our village,…

