2001
34 episodes · Jan 21, 2001
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The Accidental President
Jan 21, 2001After 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.
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The Borrowers - Britain Deep in Debt
Jan 28, 2001More 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.
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The Wrong Track
Feb 4, 2001An examination of the continuing problems on Britain's railways since privatization, and why promised improvements are failing to become apparent.
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The Wonderland Club
Feb 11, 2001Jane 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.
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Animal Underworld
Feb 25, 2001Tom Mangold investigates the trading of rare and exotic animals, an illegal business second in size only to international drug running.
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The Hindujas Affair
Mar 4, 2001Following the resignation of Peter Mandelson , Jane Corbin investigates the extent of the Hinduja brothers' connections with government ministers.
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Boys Behind Bars
Mar 11, 2001Investigating 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.
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In Deep Water
Mar 18, 2001Four 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.
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Condition Red
Mar 25, 2001Tonight'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.
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Crisis in the Countryside
Apr 1, 2001With British farming once again in the midst of another health crisis, Panorama questions whether Britain really needs a future in livestock farming.
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The Tranquilliser Trap
May 13, 2001Shelley 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.
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Not Cricket!
May 20, 2001Cricket 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.
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The Labour Years
Jun 3, 2001Confused 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.
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Economy Class Syndrome
Jun 10, 2001Investigating 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.
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The Accused
Jun 17, 2001An 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.
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No More Broken Hearts
Jun 24, 2001Five 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.
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The Bulger Killers: Prisoners of Their Past
Jul 1, 2001Eight 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.
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Finger of Suspicion
Jul 8, 2001Over 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.
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Jeffrey Archer - A Life of Lies
Jul 19, 2001Michael Crick reports on the controversial life and career of politician and novelist Jeffrey Archer, leading up to his perjury trial in 2001.
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The World's Most Wanted
Sep 16, 2001As 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.
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Inside the War Room
Sep 30, 2001An insight into the events which are shaking the world following the terrorist attacks on America.
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Afghanistan - The Dark Ages
Oct 7, 2001The 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.
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Koran and Country
Oct 14, 2001As the US and the UK begin their "War against Terrorism", Vivian White asks British Muslims where they now see their loyalties lie.
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Clash of Cultures
Oct 21, 2001With 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.
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Bin Laden's Bilogical Threat
Oct 28, 2001An 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.
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Cannabis from the Chemist
Nov 4, 2001As 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.
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Coming Clean
Nov 11, 2001With 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?
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Afghanistan: The Fall of Kabul
Nov 18, 2001A 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.
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Under the Skin of the BNP
Nov 25, 2001The 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.
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Deep Down and Dirty
Dec 2, 2001President 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?
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Lethal Force
Dec 9, 2001With 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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Towards the Zero Hour
Dec 12, 2001It 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.
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Football on Trial
Dec 16, 2001As 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.