Panorama
1991
1991 · 43 episodes
1. The Chances Of Averting War
1991-01-07
Reports on central issues of day at home and abroad. As Gulf crisis reaches a critical stage and UN deadline for Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait runs out, Panorama assesses chances of averting war.
2. Project Babylon
1991-01-14
The full story of Saddam Hussein 's supergun is revealed. It began as one scientist's dream.
3. The Gathering Storm
1991-01-28
4. After the Desert Storm
1991-02-04
5. The Mind of Saddam
1991-02-11
6. Episode 6
1991-02-18
7. Episode 7
1991-02-25
While world has been distracted by Gulf crisis, momentous political events have been taking place in Soviet Union.
8. Episode 8
1991-03-04
As foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss next steps towards political union, Panorama examines impact of Gulf crisis on Europe.
9. Episode 9
1991-03-11
David Dimbleby presents analysis and discussion of the latest events in the Gulf.
10. Episode 10
1991-03-18
On eve of Budget, Panorama asks whether recession is doing lasting damage to Britain's industrial fabric.
11. America's Secret War
1991-03-25
Intelligence gathering played a vital role in military success of Allies in Gulf War.
12. Race Hate Uk
1991-04-01
In 1991 Panorama investigated rise of racist violence in UK and role of openly racist British National Party.
13. The Major Question
1991-04-15
John Major's honeymoon is over. Now he's faced with tough decisions on poll tax, economy and timing of next election.
14. The Cancer Lottery
1991-04-22
Every cancer patient wants best treatment, but finding it may be a matter of chance.
15. Beyond the Poll Tax
1991-04-29
In week when millions vote in local elections and government unveils its replacement for poll tax, spotlight is on local government.
16. Cold Warrior - The Story of James Jesus Angleton
1991-05-13
Tonight's special edition traces extraordinary career of James Jesus Angleton, most famous spycatcher of them all.
17. Scuttling British Shipbuilders
1991-05-20
Investigation into the collapse of British shipbuilding, with reporter Fred Emery.
18. Escape from Tiananmen
1991-06-03
Two years after massacre in Tiananmen Square, Panorama reveals story of Yellow Bird.
19. Rivals for Russia
1991-06-10
David Dimbleby presents a special program from Moscow in week of first free election since Revolution.
20. The Dream of Kurdistan
1991-06-17
After refugee crisis, what hope is there for Kurds of attaining their own homeland?
21. Making a Killing?
1991-06-24
In aftermath of Gulf War, western leaders say it is time for world's major weapons producers to cut back on arms sales.
22. Out of Sight, Out of Mind
1991-07-01
Government plan to close Britain's top security hospitals.
23. Labour Pains
1991-07-08
But post-war Labour prime ministers have faced same persistent problems: sterling crises, pressures on spending, strained relations with ' unions, and internal party 4 strife.
24. The Battle for Britain's Defences
1991-07-15
As Britain's armed forces wait to hear who's going to be on receiving end of government's military cutbacks, David Dimbleby chairs a special debate on future of our defences.
25. Lethal Force
1991-07-22
John Ware investigates a chain of recent killings by British soldiers in Northern Ireland.
26. ICI: Hanson's Choice
1991-07-29
A state of war exists between ICI, Britain's top chemical company, and Hanson plc, over the prospect of Britain's largest ever takeover.
27. Kuwait: The Victims of Victory
1991-08-05
The first of three special programs about Gulf War and its aftermath. Jane Corbin returns to Kuwait one year after Iraq's invasion.
28. Iraq: Saddam the Survivor
1991-08-12
Did Saddam really lose Gulf War? In second of three special Panorama documentaries about war and its aftermath.
29. The Allies: In the Eye of the Storm
1991-08-19
The last of three reports about Gulf War and its aftermath. Interviews with military commanders and previously unseen Pentagon film cast new light on some crucial.
30. Episode 30
1991-09-02
31. Episode 31
1991-09-09
32. Goodbye USSR
1991-09-16
As the Soviet Union breaks up, reporter Gavin Hewitt explores the death of a superpower. Will its end be bloody or peaceful? And will the desire for revenge against communists, and renewed ethnic feuding cause further bloodshed?
33. The Max Factor
1991-09-23
34. The Testing Question
1991-09-30
35. Episode 35
1991-10-07
On eve of Conservative Party Conference, BBC's political editor John Cole assesses current state of John Major's party.
36. The Halcion Nightmare
1991-10-14
Tom Mangold reveals astonishing facts behind decision to remove a drug associated with serious psychiatric disturbances including violent and suicidal behavior.
37. No Surrender, No Progress
1991-10-21
This summer, hopes for a political settlement in Northern Ireland flickered then died. But Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Brooke refuses to give up the search for peace.
38. Episode 38
1991-10-28
39. Deprived or Depraved?
1991-11-04
Last month, several British cities were blighted by rioting, and politicians and church leaders cast around for explanations for civil unrest. And whether the riots represent a failure of the Government's policies in deprived areas.
40. The Bank That Didn't Add Up
1991-11-11
When last July Bank of England co-ordinated action to close down BCCI, world's largest international banks.
41. Class Wars
1991-11-18
The Government has renewed its onslaught on "trendy educationalists", claiming they have spread a mania for equality through Britain's schools. Panorama reports on the war for the hearts and minds of Britain's schoolchildren.
42. Episode 42
1991-12-02
Has Thatcherite housing agenda led to a housing crisis, with family homes being repossessed because of over-extended mortgages and too little money going into public housing?
43. Episode 43
1991-12-09
In week that European Community leaders meet in Maastricht to discuss political and monetary union
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