Panorama (1953)

Episodes

Next episode: S74E32 · 2026-10-19

1. 1 1. Medicine's Missing Millions1997-01-06The NHS is strapped for cash, yet hospital managers and doctors agree that moving some services onto single sites could release huge sums which could be spent on patient care. But
2. 2 2. Drug Crime1997-01-13The first of a two-part investigation into evidence which suggests there is a revolution in crime fuelled by drug addiction.
3. 3 3. Crime and Punishment1997-01-20The second of two special reports, this week asking if tougher prison sentences really cut crime. Gavin Hewitt reports.
4. 4 4. The Great Euro Debate1997-01-27Britain will soon have to decide whether to join a single currency in Europe. David Dimbleby invites key commentators, leaders of industry and a studio audience to discuss the ques
5. 5 5. Missing Mum1997-02-03Can working women successfully balance their careers and family? New research suggests that children, of working mothers are more likely to suffer from behavioural problems and gai
6. 6 6. Facing Up to Genocide - Valentina's Story1997-02-10Updating his 1994 report on the killing of Tutsis in Rwanda, Fergal Keane returns to the country to tell the story of 13-year-old Valentina.
7. 7 7. The Copper Ring1997-02-17As Yasuo Hamanaka comes to trial in Tokyo, Michael Robinson investigates the western brokers who made millions from his speculation on the international copper market. In a tale of
8. 8 8. Predators1997-02-24It is the name given to the most dangerous inmates in British prisons today, and psychopaths are generally considered to be untreatable. Panorama examines the minds of these men, a
9. 9 9. U-Turn1997-03-03As Britain's road network reaches saturation point forecasters predict an increase in gridlock, road rage and pollution. New roads designed to ease the pressure on existing routes
10. 10 10. Hear No Evil1997-03-10Investigation into paedophilia in children's homes in North-West.
11. 11 11. Abortion: Behind Closed Doors1997-03-17Although it has been legally available for 30 years, and has become one of the most common operations performed, abortion remains controversial and is often kept secret. Now some c
12. 12 12. The Leader Interview: Tony Blair1997-04-07The first of four Panorama specials in which David Dimbleby conducts live interviews with the leaders of the three main political parties. Tonight's guest is Tony Blair.
13. 13 13. The Leader Interview: Dafydd Wigley/Alex Salmond1997-04-14Tonight's guests are Dafydd Wigley, leader of Plaid Cymru, and Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party.
14. 14 14. The Leader Interview: Paddy Ashdown1997-04-21The third of four programmes in which David Dimbleby conducts live interviews with the leaders of the main political parties. Tonight's guest is the leader of the Liberal Democrats
15. 15 15. The Leader Interview: John Major1997-04-28The last of four programmes putting the leaders of the main political parties under the spotlight. Tonight, David Dimbleby interviews the Prime Minister and Conservative leader, Jo
16. 16 16. Water Torture1997-05-12How water industry makes money.
17. 17 17. The Terror Network1997-05-19Investigation into Iranian terrorist network.
18. 18 18. A Costly Cure?1997-06-02Potential problems of radiotherapy treatment.
19. 19 19. Yesterday's Men?1997-06-09On eve of vote for a new leader, a look back at Major's premiership.
20. 20 20. Down the Tube1997-06-16An investigation into the London Underground system reveals 40-year-old trains, signals and tracks that have been patched up since the war, and 100-year-old tunnels that are crumbl
21. 21 21. Prescription for Fraud1997-06-23A National Health Service prescription form is supposed to provide the sick with free medicine, but in the hands of crooked doctors and chemists it has become the key to a multi-mi
22. 22 22. Kill Or Cure1997-06-30Prescribed by the NHS and distributed by health workers, the drug methadone is designed to help wean addicts off heroin. But it is also a powerful and dangerous narcotic which is l
23. 23 23. The Fall Of Flight 8001997-07-07An investigation into reason for crash of TWA 800.
24. 24 24. Migrant Mafia1997-07-14A report on illegal immigrants smuggled into Britain.
25. 25 25. The Scottish Parliament1997-09-10David Dimbleby presents a special live edition of Panorama from Edinburgh on the eve of the historic voting which could give Scotland its own Parliament.
26. 26 26. Diana - The Last Day1997-09-15A Mercedes has crashed in a tunnel in Paris. A princess and her companion are dead.
27. 27 27. Playing with Fire1997-09-22An investigation into increase in number of young arsonists in Britain.
28. 28 28. Hard Labour1997-09-29Government policy on single-parent families.
29. 29 29. The Ultimate Taboo1997-10-06Child sexual abuse by women may be more prevalent than people care to admit. Panorama talks to victims, to offenders and to experts who believe it is time to acknowledge the true e
30. 30 30. Crisis In Care: Safe In Their Hands1997-10-13Report on controversial NHS care in community program.
31. 31 31. Crisis In Care: A Risk Worth Taking1997-10-20In the second of two reports on the Health Service, Panorama highlights problems facing hospitals this winter as a result of increasing waiting lists and an acute shortage of beds.
32. 32 32. Gay Times1997-10-27Vivian White reports on changes in political attitudes to issues such as gays in the military and homosexual marriage, parenting and education.
33. 33 33. The Surrogate1997-11-03An exclusive report on case of surrogate mother Karen Roche.
34. 34 34. The British Disease1997-11-10The presence of new variant CJD in British blood supplies.
35. 35 35. The People's Monarchy?1997-11-17A report on Royal Family's plans for future of Monarchy.
36. 36 36. Myra Hindley1997-11-24Thirty-one years on, should life still mean life for Myra Hindley?
37. 37 37. The Greenhouse Wars1997-12-01The earth's heating up, our weather's becoming more extreme, scientists warn man is to blame. Tonight on Panorama will our leaders seize this chance to save the earth or will they
38. 38 38. The Money Game1997-12-08How football, glory game, has become money game.
39. 39 39. The Sky's The Limit1997-12-15A debate over Britain's new Eurofighter aircraft.