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Panorama

TV Show 1953 6.3/10 2365 episodes
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Synopsis

Current affairs programme, featuring interviews and investigative reports on a wide variety of subjects.

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2021 Episodes

Episode 1 EP 1
The Virus vs the Vaccine

With the country locked down again in the battle against coronavirus, Panorama reporter Clive Myrie asks what it will take to get through t…

Episode 2 EP 2
I Can’t Breathe: Black and Dead in Custody

Panorama investigates why black men in the UK are more likely than white men to have force used on them by police and to die in police cust…

Episode 3 EP 3
The Jihadis from My Schooldays

Panorama reporter Olivia Davies went to school and college with three boys who later went to fight in Syria. She investigates why they aban…

Episode 4 EP 4
100,000 Deaths

As the number of people who have died with coronavirus reaches 100,000 in the UK, BBC Panorama tells the stories of some of those who have …

Episode 5 EP 5
Boxing and the Mob

A top boxing trainer shot and badly wounded. A former boxer executed in broad daylight. And a gangland killing at a weigh-in for a European…

Episode 6 EP 6
Vaccines: The Disinformation War

With millions now vaccinated, Panorama investigates the scare tactics of anti-vaxxers – who are they, and what are their motives for trying…

Episode 7 EP 7
The Missing Princess

“I’m a hostage. I am not free... my life is not in my hands… I am worried for my safety.” After Princess Latifa was thwarted in an attempt …

Episode 8 EP 8
Rubbish Dump Britain

Fly-tipping is a national problem that is ruining our towns and countryside. There are more than a million incidents each year of illegally…

Episode 9 EP 9
Let’s Talk about Race

The killing of George Floyd last year triggered a national conversation about race and racism in Britain. It’s a subject that can be uncomf…

Episode 10 EP 10
Cashing in on Covid

As the government faces mounting criticism that well-connected people made millions out of Britain's PPE crisis, Panorama investigates who …

Episode 11 EP 11
Salmond v Sturgeon

The inside story of the most sensational break-up in recent political history. Once close friends and allies, Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturg…

Episode 12 EP 12
Syria's Schools under Attack

Thousands of schools have been totally or partially destroyed during the Syrian conflict, which began ten years ago this month. Iqra School…

Episode 13 EP 13
Covid: Who Got It Right?

Journalist Jane Corbin has reported on epidemics, medical emergencies and global conflicts since the 1980s. When Britain went into its firs…

Episode 14 EP 14
Undercover: Inside the Covid Testing Lab

Panorama goes undercover inside a lab analysing thousands of Covid-19 tests per day. Secretly filmed footage reveals a failing service with…

Episode 15 EP 15
The River Pollution Scandal

Panorama investigates the scandal of our polluted rivers. Reporter Joe Crowley obtains data that reveals how some big water companies have …

Episode 16 EP 16
Is the Church Racist?

Panorama investigates allegations of racism in the Church of England. A year after the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, admitted tha…

Episode 17 EP 17
Am I British?

Thousands of young people born or brought up in the UK are having their dreams destroyed or lives disrupted because of their immigration st…

Episode 18 EP 18
Drugs, Cops and Lockdown

For the past year Panorama has been filming with Kent police as they try to disrupt the ‘county lines’ that transport millions of pounds of…

Episode 19 EP 19
Hospital Secrets Uncovered

Panorama investigates what happens when care goes wrong in hospitals and reveals how some NHS trusts keep critical reports hidden from the …

Episode 20 EP 20
Princess Diana, Martin Bashir and the BBC

Twenty-five years ago, Panorama reporter Martin Bashir secured his global scoop interview with Princess Diana. Now, a new Panorama team fro…

Episode 21 EP 21
Are You Scared Yet, Human?

From Amazon’s Alexa to improvements in cancer care, artificial intelligence is changing our world. But today leading tech figures from Sili…

Episode 22 EP 22
Paralympics: The Unfair Games?

With the Tokyo Paralympic Games approaching, Panorama investigates the sport’s classification system. Designed to make competition between …

Episode 23 EP 23
Brexit: Six Months On

When the UK left the EU single market six months ago, Boris Johnson said there would be some bumps along the road to success. Panorama has …

Episode 24 EP 24
Long Covid: Will I Ever Get Better?

BBC correspondent Lucy Adams is one of more than a million people in the UK with long Covid. She has been suffering a range of symptoms for…

Episode 25 EP 25
The Dark Side of Horse Racing

Horse racing is one of the most popular and profitable sports, a £5 billion industry in the UK and Ireland followed by millions. Panorama r…

Episode 26 EP 26
David Cameron and the Missing Billions

David Cameron was paid to promote Greensill Capital’s financial products around the world. He helped convince investors their money was saf…

Episode 27 EP 27
Hunting the Social Media Fraudsters

Ever wondered who might be behind those dodgy-looking texts trying to get you to part with your money? Panorama is on the trail of a new ge…

Episode 28 EP 28
Return of the Taliban

The speed of Afghanistan's fall to the Taliban has shocked the world – but what sort of country will it become? The BBC’s Yalda Hakim was b…

Episode 29 EP 29
The Great British Staycation?

This is the year of the Great British staycation, with millions of us exploring holidays on our doorstep. But the impact of Covid has taken…

Episode 30 EP 30
Who's Protecting Our Kids?

Mariella Frostrup meets teenage girls who say they have been abused, assaulted or raped by teenage boys, and asks whether we should be doin…

Episode 31 EP 31
Dirty Secrets of the Cigarette Business

Panorama unveils new revelations about the corrupt practices deployed by one of Britain’s biggest companies. Six years ago, reporter Richar…

Episode 32 EP 32
Football's Broken Dreams

It was the summer when football almost came home. Now Panorama investigates the system that has produced some of the England team’s brighte…

Episode 33 EP 33
NHS: Wait or Pay?

The number of people waiting for hospital treatment in England has hit a record high of 5.61 million, as the NHS struggles to clear the gro…

Episode 34 EP 34
Pandora Papers: Secrets of World Leaders Exposed

Panorama investigates the Pandora Papers, one of the biggest offshore leaks in history, revealing the financial secrets of some of the most…

Episode 35 EP 35
Pandora Papers: Political Donors Exposed

When political parties accept donations, they are required to check who the donor is but not where the money actually comes from. Panorama'…

Episode 36 EP 36
Afghanistan: Life under the Taliban

Six weeks after the complete withdrawal of US-led coalition forces, Panorama reports on how life has changed for Afghan people under Taliba…

Episode 37 EP 37
Online Abuse: Why Do You Hate Me?

Panorama investigates the rise of online abuse against women and asks why the police, the government and social media companies aren’t doin…

Episode 38 EP 38
Coca-Cola's 100 Billion Bottle Problem

Coca-Cola sells more than 100 billion throwaway plastic bottles each year. Panorama investigates their promises to crack down on plastic wa…

Episode 39 EP 39
Wild Weather: Our World Under Threat

Panorama investigates a year of wild weather and hears how freak events are becoming increasingly commonplace, changing life right now for …

Episode 40 EP 40
Online Pimps Exposed

The sex industry has been transformed by the internet, and most sex workers now meet their customers through online sites. Their pictures c…

Episode 41 EP 41
The Electric Car Revolution: Winners and Losers

The electric vehicle revolution is hotting up, and Tesla is leading the charge. The trillion-dollar car company is now worth more than all …

Episode 42 EP 42
Delivering Christmas: What’s in Store?

As we gear up for Christmas, Panorama asks if the UK’s supply chains will be able to deliver in time. Reporter Jane Corbin goes on the dist…

Episode 43 EP 43
Crisis in Care: Follow the Money

Tens of thousands of elderly people live in care homes owned by international investors. Panorama asks how much money is being taken out of…

Episode 44 EP 44
Buy Now, Pay Later: The New Debt Crisis?

The way we shop is changing, and buying now and paying later has never been easier. Purchases made through companies like Klarna and Clearp…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Panorama (1953) have?

Since its debut in 1953, Panorama has aired over 1,500 episodes, with new editions still broadcast weekly.

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