
Panorama — 2022

Two years on from the pandemic's outset, the National Health Service confronts a fresh wave of crisis. The new Omicron variant of coronavirus is driving the largest infection surge to date, compounding the usual winter strain and a waiting …

In his latest report, Richard Bilton examines the escalating dangers inherent in driving and considers whether diminished law enforcement is contributing to this troubling trend.

The outburst of a Middlesbrough resident at children climbing onto a neighbour's roof ignited a disturbing escalation of violence against his home, some incidents recorded by CCTV. Rory Carson, a Panorama reporter, investigates how disrupti…

*Panorama* recounts the remarkable unfolding of events that transformed gatherings at Downing Street into the defining crisis of Boris Johnson’s premiership. Leading Conservatives, backbench Members of Parliament, and former civil servants…

Afghanistan now confronts what is being called the world's most severe humanitarian crisis. Following decades of conflict, eight million people face starvation. The potential death toll for children is one million. Correspondent John Simpso…

The majority of us consume cow's milk, but is the price we pay truly reflective of its cost? *Panorama* delves into the dairy industry to examine whether the pressure to maintain low milk prices is impacting animal welfare. The program incl…

The most effective path to overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic lies in global vaccination, yet a significant disparity persists, particularly in less developed nations. Currently, only six and a half percent of the population in low-income cou…

A profound scandal has marred the history of the National Health Service – a series of preventable deaths and life-altering injuries among babies in Shropshire hospitals. BBC Panorama’s Michael Buchanan, who first exposed the scale of this …

Four days have passed since Russian tanks first entered Ukraine, and Panorama now offers an in-depth report on the unfolding conflict. With Paul Kenyon reporting from Kyiv and Jane Corbin in London, the program explores the motivations behi…

*Panorama* chronicles the journey of the parents of the bombing's youngest victim as they grapple with the public inquiry into the devastating attack on the Manchester Arena. With the fifth anniversary looming, they confront agonizing quest…

The UK government has sanctioned Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea Football Club, due to his associations with Vladimir Putin. But the origin of the Russian billionaire's wealth remains a question. Panorama reporter Richard Bilton journeys…

For nearly a month, Ukraine has resisted a conflict with one of the world’s most powerful nations. Can it withstand the onslaught of President Putin's forces? Panorama’s Paul Kenyon reports from the front lines in southern Ukraine. In Mykol…

Panorama has joined forces with Derbyshire Police to examine the stark reality of conviction rates for rape in England and Wales – a figure that remains stubbornly low at just one per cent. Over eighteen months, the film documents the exper…

Boris Johnson’s government has placed considerable emphasis on the concept of "levelling up," a policy designed to enhance the lives of millions residing outside London and the southeast through investment in local communities and infrastru…

A tightening grip is felt across Britain. Inflation has surged to a thirty-year high, and escalating energy costs are forcing families nationwide to economize. *Panorama* observes three households as they navigate what is forecast to be the…

Eighteen months have passed since the Prime Minister unveiled his national weight loss initiative, and EastEnders actress Clair Norris, herself grappling with weight issues, is questioning its efficacy. Obesity affects one in four adults in…

This is the account of a profound injustice, a miscarriage of justice that touched countless lives and left an enduring scar on the fabric of British legal history.

With a rare and privileged invitation from the family courts, reporter Louise Tickle speaks with families fractured by the actions of a single local authority. As government policy increasingly compels social workers to intervene at earlier…

With Ukrainians returning to territories recently held by Russia, disturbing evidence of war crimes is emerging. Paul Kenyon of Panorama journeys to Kyiv to examine the elite Russian units first encountered at the war's outset. He investiga…

As Sue Gray’s report into gatherings held within government buildings looms, Laura Kuenssberg examines the atmosphere within Boris Johnson's residence during lockdown. Panorama documents Members of Parliament as they respond to the unfoldin…

The familiar logo of TerraCycle, a company headquartered in the United States, adorns the packaging of many everyday household products. TerraCycle proclaims an ambition to eradicate the very concept of waste, boasting that it has recycled …

Panorama examines Britain's largest network of general practitioners. Operose Health, an American-owned company, delivers GP services to the National Health Service, operating seventy surgeries spanning from Leeds to London and serving over…

On a January afternoon in 2021, thirteen-year-old Olly Stephens left his home for the last time, informing his parents he was meeting a friend close by. Fifteen minutes later, he was dead. He had been lured away by a teenage girl and fatall…

For the past year, Panorama has documented the experiences of young journalists and protestors navigating a period of profound upheaval in Hong Kong’s recent history. Following the transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997, the British gover…

Uber’s rapid expansion throughout Europe ignited police action and violent demonstrations. The American technology company drew millions of users by offering discounted fares and challenging established taxi services. Recent leaked internal…

During nighttime operations in Afghanistan, British special forces inflicted hundreds of casualties. The SAS maintained that those killed were insurgents perceived to pose an immediate danger. However, questions remain: were some of these s…

With Boris Johnson’s departure from office, Laura Kuenssberg chronicles the tumultuous events of the preceding week for Panorama. She revisits the controversies that shaped his time as Prime Minister, ultimately contributing to his resignat…

As the height of the summer holiday season approaches, a wave of disruptions – strikes, delays, cancellations – is testing the limits of the UK’s airports and airlines. For Panorama, Rachel Burden journeys into the heart of the aviation ind…

Social housing charities provide homes and support for thousands of vulnerable individuals. This report examines one such organization and its connections to a wealthy property developer, who has reportedly profited significantly from taxpa…

A group of ordinary British savers unearthed a troubling web of offshore accounts, exorbitant fees, questionable transactions, and a shadowy figure linked to the KGB when the £46 million fund they invested in imploded. Each year, a billion …

Panorama delves into the troubling world of online sexual exploitation, where images and videos of women are traded, frequently shared without their permission. Reporter Monika Plaha speaks with women whose lives have been irrevocably damag…

The escalating energy crisis has been declared a national emergency, with families throughout the United Kingdom facing unprecedented hardship. Millions are teetering on the brink of fuel poverty, grappling with the daunting question of how…

Panorama gains exclusive access to the UK's largest mental health service and its young patients, exposing the daily struggles of clinicians as demand surges following the pandemic. In 2017, it was estimated that one in nine young people in…

The government's strategy of relocating asylum seekers to Rwanda aims to curb the influx of small boats reaching the UK and dismantle the networks of human smugglers who facilitate these crossings. Yet, will this measure truly dissuade migr…

An investigation by Panorama has uncovered evidence that a highly secure NHS psychiatric hospital is failing to safeguard some of its most vulnerable patients. Secretly filmed footage reveals a damaging staff culture, instances of patient t…

The return to school has begun, yet not all students are present. The lingering effects of Covid lockdowns have created a pattern of persistent absence for some, and schools face mounting pressure to re-engage these students. For Panorama, …

The Drax power station, a hulking presence in the Yorkshire landscape, generates 12 percent of the United Kingdom's renewable energy. The government has already invested £6 billion in subsidies for its biomass operation. Yet, the sustainab…

Tommy Jessop, known for his role in *Line of Duty* and his advocacy work, delves into the disparity that sees people with learning disabilities dying from preventable causes at more than twice the rate of the general population. He shares t…

The anticipated celebration of a remarkable season descended into chaos. Journalist Layla Wright reconstructs the events of the 2022 UEFA Champions League final in Paris, where Liverpool and Real Madrid competed, seeking to understand the s…

Panorama examines the relentless harassment and abuse faced by those who have survived major terrorist attacks, targeted by conspiracy theorists who assert they are fabricated figures. Following a recent ruling that ordered US conspiracist …

More cyclists are sharing our roads than at any point in the past half-century, yet the government invests billions in initiatives to encourage greater cycling participation. Despite this, incidents of road rage and injury remain alarmingly…

The question of Donald Trump's future candidacy looms large. On the eve of the American midterm elections, reporter Hilary Andersson travels to Selma, North Carolina, seeking the pulse of voters and their desires. His final days in office w…

Within a span of nearly three months, the inhabitants of a once-vibrant city bore witness to the tragic loss of life in its maternity hospital, and to bodies left unclaimed on the streets of Mariupol. Documented and recounted by countless …

Food prices are climbing at a pace unseen in over four decades. With the cost-of-living crisis tightening its grip on household finances, Panorama investigates the reasons behind this surge in food costs and examines the effects of rising f…

As winter deepens, what fate awaits those battling to secure a home, or to maintain the one they possess? The sharp rise in interest rates has pushed countless individuals to the edge. With mortgages increasingly unaffordable and rents clim…

