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Dispatches: 1988

34 episodes · first aired Jan 8, 1988

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  1. 1 The Miner's Debate Jan 8, 1988 · 45m A question of concern, doubt and safety of mine workers from around Britain.
  2. 2 Waiting for the Consultant Jan 15, 1988 · 45m Documentary report which looks at the suitability of doctors' work practices to the needs of the modern National Health Service.
  3. 3 Danger! Men at Work Jan 22, 1988 · 45m An investigation over sexual harassment at work, the women behind it and what had been done to justify as a court offense.
  4. 4 Interview with John Stalker Feb 5, 1988 · 45m Interview with John Stalker who recently resigned as Deputy Chief Constable of Manchester. He was removed from an investigation of police and army tactics in Northern Ireland, and has now…
  5. 5 Iran: A Widening Gulf Feb 12, 1988 · 45m Tim Hodlin reports on Iran and it's current state.
  6. 6 Palau: Paradise Lost Feb 19, 1988 · 45m Documentary report on US policies in the Pacific island of Palau and the seeking of an agreement with the islanders, despite their non-nuclear constitution, to bring nuclear weapons to the…
  7. 7 Working for Welfare Feb 26, 1988 · 45m Report on the US system of making the unemployed work for their benefits, called Workfare
  8. 8 Radioactive Britain Mar 4, 1988 · 45m A report on the Radioactive Substances Act, which permits over 7000 premises throughout Britain to handle radioactive material.
  9. 9 The Lobby Mar 11, 1988 · 45m Investigation in to the influence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), known as "The Lobby", in the United States.
  10. 10 Charity Fraud Mar 18, 1988 · 45m Report into a number of case histories of alleged charity fraud, which leads to an examination of the loopholes in existing charity laws.
  11. 11 Single Union Deals With Employers Mar 25, 1988 · 45m Documentary about how the big unions present themselves to potential new employers in contests to sign single-union deals.
  12. 12 Cuba From Inside Apr 8, 1988 · 45m A report on human rights in Cuba
  13. 13 Talking to the Terrorists Apr 15, 1988 · 45m Documentary report in which former members of the West German terrorist group, the Red Army Faction, talk about their pasts and their hopes for an amnesty which will let them back into…
  14. 14 Cancer Research Apr 22, 1988 · 45m A look at cancer research, and the lack of evidence that there has been much progress over the last 50-60 years. Some researchers think that there is no cure in sight. Why is so little…
  15. 15 Freemasonry May 6, 1988 · 45m The Freemasons have invited cameras into the Grand Lodge at Covent Garden for the first time.
  16. 16 The P.L.O. May 13, 1988 · 45m
  17. 17 War in the Desert May 20, 1988 · 45m The first documentary about a war that has been going on for 13 years in the Sahara Desert between Morocco and a rebel army known as the Polisario.
  18. 18 NATO's Nuclear Programme May 27, 1988 · 45m Documentary investigation into the nuclear capacity of NATO.
  19. 19 Illegal Betting Jun 3, 1988 · 45m Documentary report about illegal gambling, worth £400-600 million annually. Hidden cameras are used in pubs and clubs from London to Liverpool.
  20. 20 What's Best for the Children? : Coventry Jun 10, 1988 · 45m Documentary about a model system in Coventry which has been set up to deal with child abuse, and which it is hoped will avoid most of the problems that occurred in Cleveland.
  21. 21 The Raid on San Fernando: Communist Rebels in The Philippines Jun 17, 1988 · 45m Documentary made by Nick Downie about the time he spent with the Philippine Communist guerrillas, the New People's Army.
  22. 22 Milky Business Jun 24, 1988 · 45m
  23. 23 The Hashish Connection Jul 1, 1988 · 45m Documentary filmed in the Bekaa valley about Lebanon's powerful drug clans.
  24. 24 Disciples of Chaos Oct 5, 1988 · 45m Documentary report about the National Front, which will be 21 years old this year. They now work mostly underground as a subversive organization. Also reports on Roberto Fiore in Italy.
  25. 25 Trouble on the Waterfront Oct 12, 1988 · 45m Port employers and the government want to scrap the Dock Labour Scheme, but there is great opposition amongst dockers.
  26. 26 The Two State Solution Oct 19, 1988 · 45m Documentary report on the attitudes of Israelis and Palestinians to the future of the occupied territories. A look at the idea of forming two separate states, however, people on both sides…
  27. 27 Turkey: Trading with Torture Oct 26, 1988 · 45m Documentary report on the continued use of torture in Turkey, despite its desire to join the EEC, which bans such practices. Includes graphic personal accounts.
  28. 28 Exporting High Technology from West to East Nov 2, 1988 · 45m Documentary report about the measures taken by the United States to ensure that their high technology is not exported to the Soviet bloc.
  29. 29 Tibet - A Case to Answer Nov 9, 1988 · 45m Documentary examining the destruction of the landscape, and the rights and religion of the people of Tibet, which has been ruled by the Chinese for 40 years.
  30. 30 The Day the Dream Died Nov 16, 1988 · 45m 25 years after the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy, British Channel Four's Dispatches asks the following still unanswered questions: 1) Our evidence points to an inescapable…
  31. 31 The Winds of Death Nov 23, 1988 · 45m Documentary report on the Iraqi army's poison gas attacks on Kurdish villagers
  32. 32 The Battle for Stone Bassett Nov 30, 1988 · 45m Documentary investigation into the controversy surrounding the plan to build a new 6000 houses town, Stone Bassett, in rural Oxfordshire.
  33. 33 The Countertraders Dec 7, 1988 · 45m Documentary examination of the growth of "Countertrade" deals - compensatory agreements made between a government and a foreign company to offset the effects of placing an order overseas.
  34. 34 A Very Polish Secret Dec 14, 1988 · 45m Documentary about the previously untold story of a 1945 massacre of Polish partisans by Russian troupes and pro-Russian Polish security forces.