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Panorama: 1999

34 episodes · first aired Jan 11, 1999

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  1. 1 In Stephen's Name Jan 11, 1999 Five years after the murder of his son Stephen, Neville Lawrence, in a special report for Panorama examines whether the Metropolitan Police is doing enough to combat racism.
  2. 2 In Search of Cynthia Mthebe Jan 18, 1999 Fergal Keane, former BBC Johannesburg correspondent, returns to South Africa to look for a mother-of-seven he first filmed in 1994 when she was living rough with her children in a squatter…
  3. 3 Poison on Your Plate Jan 25, 1999 Britain is facing a food-poisoning crisis. The number of reported infections has soared, with up to 10 million people falling ill and an average of 200 people dying every year from…
  4. 4 Selling Out the Pound? Feb 1, 1999 Although the majority of British people want to stay out of "Euroland" and keep the pound, Tony Blair claims that we should join when the time is right, and detailed government plans have…
  5. 5 The First Human Clone Feb 8, 1999 Two years after the first cloned sheep, scientists in Britain, America and the Far East are racing to be the first to clone a human baby, with scientists in Korea having already reproduced…
  6. 6 The People's Party Feb 15, 1999 PM Tony Blair says he is not a control freak and that he leads the "People's Party". But some politicians who are still popular with the people have discovered that they are not being…
  7. 7 Every Parent's Nightmare Feb 22, 1999 Tonight, Panorama reports on the disease which is every parent's nightmare. Meningitis in Britain is at it's highest level in 50 years, it's increasing and no one knows why. It is the…
  8. 8 Carry on Dr. Neale Mar 1, 1999 How did a British gynaecologist, struck off the Canadian medical register for professional incompetence, return to Britain as a senior consultant to operate on women?
  9. 9 First Sex Mar 8, 1999 Teenagers are having sex younger than ever before. As the age of 1st sexual intercourse drops, the number of teenagers getting sexually transmitted diseases is rising. Doctors are worried…
  10. 10 Drug Runners Mar 15, 1999 The greatest threat to international sport is the use of performance enhancing drugs. Gavin Hewitt reports from America and Europe on the Olympic officials accused of turning a blind eye…
  11. 11 Secrets, Spies & Videotape Mar 22, 1999 Three years ago the United Nations Special Commission on Iraq, UNSCOM, charged with ridding Saddam Hussein of his lethal arsenal. became fatally compromised.
  12. 12 The Mind Of Milosovic Mar 29, 1999 Changing the mind of Slobodan Milosevic. As NATO attacks on the Kosovan regime's leader a report on what drives the man and why he has he launched a systematic persecution of the Kosovan…
  13. 13 Absolutely Fabulous Prices Apr 12, 1999 British shoppers are being overcharged by international designer labels, and there seems to be little anyone can do about it. Traders who try to undercut the big names feel intimidated…
  14. 14 The Battle for Britain Apr 19, 1999 On 6 May Scotland will hold the election of its first parliament in almost 300 years. This election will totally change the shape of British politics, and could possibly lead to the break…
  15. 15 The Child Snatchers May 10, 1999 Britain has seen a dramatic rise in the number of estranged parents who have abducted their children when their relationship fails. Parents trying to retrieve their children face lengthy…
  16. 16 Frankenstein Foods May 17, 1999 More than half the processed food consumed is made with genetically modified crops. As consumer resistance grows, Panorama investigates claims that there are no adequate long-term tests to…
  17. 17 The Mobile Mystery May 24, 1999 Panorama investigates the growing concern about the health implications of mobile phones, and examines accusations that the industry has covered up possible risks, delayed research and…
  18. 18 Kosovo: The Reckoning Jun 7, 1999 David Dimbleby chairs a Panorama studio special which charts road to peace deal.
  19. 19 Cheap Labour Jun 14, 1999 The new minimum wage was meant to be good news for Britain's worst paid workers, but thousands have ended up no better off and some are getting even less than before. Vivian White…
  20. 20 Careless Talk Jun 21, 1999 Two lawyers have now been murdered in Northern Ireland. Both represented IRA suspects, both claimed before their deaths that the police had threatened to have them assassinated. Panorama…
  21. 21 The House Price Lottery Jun 28, 1999 London house prices are going through the roof, while in some northern cities entire streets are being bulldozed because no-one wants to live there. Who wins and who loses in the housing…
  22. 22 Valley of the Dead Jul 5, 1999 As the refugees of Kosovo return to their devastated land, Panorama reveals the true extent of the atrocities by Serb paramilitaries and police. How likely is it that the killers will be…
  23. 23 Die by Wire Jul 12, 1999 The wiring of some aeroplanes contains a potentially catastrophic fault - one that can set fire to the aircraft. Tom Mangold investigates previous air disasters where wiring was the cause…
  24. 24 Taking Baby Sep 13, 1999 Children are being left with parents who neglect and abuse them because the law says keeping families together is the ideal. But a report says the law should be changed, with children at…
  25. 25 Private Risks Sep 20, 1999 Panorama investigates the exclusive world of private hospitals. And asks why when patients have to be transferred to NHS intensive care units from a private hospital - the taxpayer pays?…
  26. 26 Carmageddon Sep 27, 1999 As Britain's congested roads descend into carmageddon, An investigation into how far the government is prepared to go with measures to force motorists on to public transport.
  27. 27 Seeing Red Oct 4, 1999 Despite record profits this year, new research shows that more than half of Britain's banks are trying to "fire" the customers who cost them money. Adrian Chiles investigates.
  28. 28 Paddington: An Accident Waiting to Happen Nov 1, 1999 Investigation into Paddington rail crash on October 5th 99. Panorama also looks at state of railway system at Paddington.
  29. 29 Sick and Tired Nov 8, 1999 The disabling illness chronic fatigue syndrome is estimated to affect about 25,000 British children. But doctors profoundly disagree on its cause and treatment. Matthew Hill investigates.
  30. 30 Cops on Drugs Nov 15, 1999 Are the police going soft on drugs? Panorama reveals the results of a unique three-year study into what police really think about the drug laws. Peter Marshall reports on changing attitudes.
  31. 31 Biting The Bullet Nov 22, 1999 Panorama reveals those who have decided they must act now to curb guns, by targeting manufacturers and sellers directly through the courts. Over twenty American cities are now in the…
  32. 32 The Great Train Jam Nov 29, 1999 Tonight's Rail Week programme looks at Britain's railways. Panorama asks who is to blame for under-investment in the system and frequently delayed trains? Vivian White investigates and…
  33. 33 The Billion Dollar Don Dec 6, 1999 An investigation into Russia's organised crime, focusing on the country's most notorious criminal suspect. Friends of Semion Mogalevich call him "Seva", the brainy don. His enemies claim…
  34. 34 The Blair Mayor Project Dec 13, 1999 John Ware reports on how Labour tried to stop Ken Livingstone standing in the election for London's mayor, and how the party machine is still working against him now he is on Labour's…