Highlights
Panorama

Panorama - 2001 (2001)

Audience Score
100

2001 Episodes

1. The Accidental President

January 21st, 2001

After the most remarkable and divisive US presidential election in living memory, Gavin Hewitt reports on the Bush dynasty and reveals how the new man in the White House could influence our lives.

2. The Borrowers - Britain Deep in Debt

January 28th, 2001

More people are trapped in debt than ever before. Tonight's programme reveals sharp credit practice in action and hears from families who face bankruptcy as a result of their financial problems.

3. The Wrong Track

February 4th, 2001

An examination of the continuing problems on Britain's railways since privatization, and why promised improvements are failing to become apparent.

4. The Wonderland Club

February 11th, 2001

Jane Corbin presents an investigation into the activities of the Wonderland Club global paedophile ring, who used computer technology to exchange child pornography. Including interviews with club members and with parents of their victims.

5. Animal Underworld

February 25th, 2001

Tom Mangold investigates the trading of rare and exotic animals, an illegal business second in size only to international drug running.

6. The Hindujas Affair

March 4th, 2001

Following the resignation of Peter Mandelson , Jane Corbin investigates the extent of the Hinduja brothers' connections with government ministers.

7. Boys Behind Bars

March 11th, 2001

Investigating the prison for young offenders in Feltham, Middlesex, with inmates from the 30,000 young men who pass through its gates each year talking of the daily bullying and frequent suicide bids in the controversial institution.

8. In Deep Water

March 18th, 2001

Four months after the worst floods in living memory, hundreds of families are still having to rely on temporary accommodation, unable to return to their ruined homes.

9. Condition Red

March 25th, 2001

Tonight's film charts a two-month period at an embattled NHS hospital, revealing long waiting times in Accident and Emergency, and, for one elderly cancer patient, four cancelled operations in a row. Vivian White reports.

10. Crisis in the Countryside

April 1st, 2001

With British farming once again in the midst of another health crisis, Panorama questions whether Britain really needs a future in livestock farming.

11. The Tranquilliser Trap

May 13th, 2001

Shelley Jofre investigates the spectre of tranquilliser dependency, and questions why, despite strict guidelines on their prescription, people in Britain are still prescribed them long-term.

12. Not Cricket!

May 20th, 2001

Cricket is facing a growing crisis of international scandal. David Lomax investigates new allegations of bribery and match fixing as well as evidence of complacency and cover-up among the game's regulatory bodies.

13. The Labour Years

June 3rd, 2001

Confused by the politicians' claims and counter-claims? Panorama seeks to separate the truth from New Labour's rhetoric as it examines the record of the government's four years in office.

14. Economy Class Syndrome

June 10th, 2001

Investigating Deep Vein Thrombosis - blood clots caused by restricted movement during long-haul flights, and claims that some airlines have continued to narrow seat pitches and extend flight duration in spite of knowing the dangers.

15. The Accused

June 17th, 2001

An investigation into the alleged role played by recently-elected Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon in the massacre of 800 civilians in the Lebanon refugee camps of Sabra and Shatilla in 1982.

16. No More Broken Hearts

June 24th, 2001

Five years after the Bristol heart babies tragedy rocked the medical profession, Sarah Barclay reports on whether surgeons can still keep their results secret and whether Bristol could happen again.

17. The Bulger Killers: Prisoners of Their Past

July 1st, 2001

Eight years after they killed two-year-old James Bulger, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson have, at the age of 18, been released. Jane Corbin reports on the storm of controversy this has caused and tells of the boys' struggles.

18. Finger of Suspicion

July 8th, 2001

Over the past 100 years, courts have come to accept fingerprint evidence as an infallible means of identifying criminals. Yet, as Shelley Jofre reports, recent cases have revealed serious flaws in the system.

19. Jeffrey Archer - A Life of Lies

July 19th, 2001

Michael Crick reports on the controversial life and career of politician and novelist Jeffrey Archer, leading up to his perjury trial in 2001.

20. The World's Most Wanted

September 16th, 2001

As America comes to terms with the attacks on New York and Washington, Panorama asks how the terrorists carried it out, and who was behind them.

21. Inside the War Room

September 30th, 2001

An insight into the events which are shaking the world following the terrorist attacks on America.

22. Terror In America: The British Victims And Survivors

October 4th, 2001

23. Afghanistan - The Dark Ages

October 7th, 2001

The war-torn and weary country has once again become the focus of the world's attention. Panorama reports on the harrowing story of Afghanistan and the superpowers' involvement in its recent history.

24. Koran and Country

October 14th, 2001

As the US and the UK begin their "War against Terrorism", Vivian White asks British Muslims where they now see their loyalties lie.

25. Clash of Cultures

October 21st, 2001

With audiences in Islamabad and New York the programme looks at just how far this war is caused by a clash of civilisations. Reporters in London, Islamabad and New York test political leaders and the public on their views of the crisis.

26. Bin Laden's Bilogical Threat

October 28th, 2001

An investigation into the realities behind the prospects of a terrorist strike using biological weapons as reporter Tom Mangold assesses whether current fears of bio-terrorism are justified.

27. Cannabis from the Chemist

November 4th, 2001

As the Government eases the law on cannabis possession, doctors have been assessing its medical properties. Steve Bradshaw reports on why cannabis extract might soon be available to combat MS, rheumatism and perhaps, many other conditions.

28. Coming Clean

November 11th, 2001

With an incubation period of up to 30 years, is the government coming clean about the unknown risk of the human form of mad cow disease being passed on inside our hospitals?

29. Afghanistan: The Fall of Kabul

November 18th, 2001

A report on the dramatic events of the week that changed the war in Afghanistan - John Simpson with the advancing Northern Alliance, William Reeve in embattled Kabul in the last hours under Taleban control.

30. Under the Skin of the BNP

November 25th, 2001

The British National Party claims it has renounced its past associations with racism, violence and Nazi ideology. Panorama reveals a very different story about an organisation which claims to campaign for white rights.

31. Deep Down and Dirty

December 2nd, 2001

President Bush has told the CIA to take the gloves off as they embark on the secret - and dirty - War against Terrorism. But can the Agency fight the new enemy without causing the human rights abuses and stirring up the scandals?

32. Lethal Force

December 9th, 2001

With increasing gun crime UK police often have to match fire with fire, but accidents happen. Panorama investigates recent controversial episodes where police mistakenly shot innocent men.

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33. Towards the Zero Hour

December 12th, 2001

It was the most devastating terrorist attack the world has ever seen. Since September 11th Panorama has followed the trail the hijackers left across three continents.

34. Football on Trial

December 16th, 2001

As Leeds and England footballer Jonathan Woodgate is found guilty of affray after an attack on a student in Leeds; Panorama talks exclusively to the victim Sarfraz Najeib.

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