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Panorama: 2016

41 episodes · first aired Jan 11, 2016

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1 Teenage Prison Abuse Exposed Jan 11, 2016 BBC Panorama goes undercover to expose harrowing evidence of children and young people being hurt and threatened by custody officers who are supposed to protect them. Secret filming at a…
2 Can You Stop My Multiple Sclerosis? Jan 18, 2016 100,000 people in the UK have multiple sclerosis - an incurable condition that can result in permanent disability. Panorama has exclusive access to patients pioneering a crossover cancer…
3 Putin's Secret Riches Jan 25, 2016 Vladimir Putin has been accused of corruption on a breathtaking scale. His critics say he's used his power to amass a secret fortune, so is the Russian president really one of the richest…
4 Gangs, Guns and the Police Feb 8, 2016 When a seven-year-old boy and his mother were targeted and shot on their doorstep, it became clear that a gang war in Salford had reached a shocking low. That came after the assassination…
5 The Secret Letters of Pope John Paul II Feb 15, 2016 Pope John Paul II ruled the Catholic Church for 27 years until 2005. He was one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century, revered by millions and made a saint in record…
6 Cops, Criminals, Corruption: The Inside Story Feb 29, 2016 Organised crime is the single biggest threat to the integrity of the police. With exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, Panorama has the inside story of how an organised…
7 The Zika Baby Crisis Mar 7, 2016 Panorama travels to Brazil to investigate the mystery of the Zika virus. The city of Recife is at the centre of an epidemic of cases of microcephaly - babies born with abnormally small…
8 Shaken Babies: What's the Truth? Mar 14, 2016 The episode will explore the truth behind shaken babies. Parents will face jail or lose their children, if courts find them guilty of harming their children by shaking them. One doctor who…
9 Inside Europe's Terror Attacks Mar 23, 2016 Examining how the so-called Islamic State's terror network has been operating secretly in Europe, and Western intelligence agencies' battle to stop it, from highly organised cells, like…
10 Too Poor to Stay Warm Mar 25, 2016 Sixteen years ago, the government promised to protect people from the cold. It vowed to end fuel poverty by 2016, but the deadline has passed and millions of people still can't afford to…
11 Tax Havens of the Rich and Powerful Exposed Apr 4, 2016 The rich and powerful have hidden billions of dollars in tax havens. They thought their financial secrets were safe, but now a huge leak of documents has revealed a world of secrecy, lies…
12 I'm Broken Inside: Sara's Story Apr 11, 2016 Sara Green was a teenager betrayed by a mental health system designed to protect her. Using Sara's own words taken from her diary, Panorama reveals the failings of a Priory hospital where…
13 Is Steel Worth Saving? Apr 25, 2016 As the UK steel industry fights for its survival, John Humphrys is in Port Talbot in South Wales to investigate whether it has a future and asks if taxpayers' money should be used to shore…
14 Britain's Puppy Dealers Exposed May 16, 2016 Panorama investigates the ruthless world of the dog trade. Using secret filming, reporter Sam Poling tracks the supply chain of the country's favourite pet, and uncovers some shocking…
15 Antibiotic Crisis May 23, 2016 Growing resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics is one of the biggest public health threats of modern times, with the potential to cause 80,000 deaths in the UK over the next 20…
16 Living with Dementia: Chris's Story Jun 2, 2016 In a powerful, multi-textured documentary filmed over almost two years, one family living with dementia reveals what life is really like behind closed doors. Using CCTV cameras, video…
17 Medicine's Big Breakthrough: Editing Your Genes Jun 6, 2016 Panorama looks at the breakthrough that could change the lives of everyone and everything on the planet. Gene editing is revolutionising medical research and could deliver new treatments…
18 Seb Coe and the Corruption Scandal Jun 16, 2016 In his first year as president of world athletics, Lord Coe has had to deal with the fallout from the biggest corruption scandal the sport has ever seen. Mark Daly investigates what Lord…
19 The Orlando Nightclub Massacre Jun 27, 2016 It's America's worst nightmare: an armed gunman on the rampage. But what is it like to be caught up in the carnage of a mass shooting? Panorama tells the story of the Orlando massacre from…
20 Iraq: The Final Judgement Jun 29, 2016 As the country awaits next week's verdict from the long-delayed Iraq Inquiry into why we went to war and what the lessons should be, Jane Corbin returns to southern Iraq. With her are…
21 Why We Voted to Leave: Britain Speaks Jul 4, 2016 Adrian Chiles goes home to the West Midlands to meet Leave voters from both sides of the political divide and find out why Britain voted for Brexit. He discovers an unlikely alliance of…
22 Pension Rip Offs Exposed Jul 11, 2016 Panorama goes undercover to expose how the Government's latest pension freedoms are being abused by some companies to get their hands on people's retirement pots. Reporter Fiona Phillips…
23 Trump's Angry America Jul 18, 2016 With Donald Trump poised to become the official Republican candidate for America's presidency, Panorama visits the racially divided town of Bakersfield in California. Reporter Hilary…
24 Britain's Missing Young People Jul 25, 2016 Hundreds of young people go missing in Britain every day. The police admit that vulnerable youngsters are being left at risk but say they are simply overwhelmed by the number of missing…
25 Inside North Korea Aug 1, 2016 · 30m BBC reporter Rupert Wingfield-Hayes was expelled from North Korea for showing disrespect and `distorting facts'. He now tells the full story of his visit to the country and explores what…
26 Living with Cuts: Austerity Town Aug 22, 2016 With the new prime minister facing tough decisions on government spending cuts, Panorama reporter Richard Bilton investigates the impact of six years of austerity measures on his home…
27 Sellafield's Nuclear Safety Failings Sep 5, 2016 A special investigation into the shocking state of Britain's most hazardous nuclear site. With a high-level whistleblower, hundreds of leaked documents and exclusive access to former…
28 Why are Gambling Machines Addictive? Sep 12, 2016 Wendy Bendel's partner killed himself after struggling with a 20-year gambling addiction. In a confession he wrote for Wendy, he singled out the high-stakes, high-frequency fixed-odds…
29 Labour: Is the Party Over? Sep 19, 2016 With the Labour leadership election less than a week away, BBC deputy political editor John Pienaar asks if Labour is on the brink of self-destruction. Panorama spent the summer in…
30 Aleppo: Life Under Siege Sep 26, 2016 The battle for Aleppo, Syria's largest city and once home to over two million people, is in its fourth year. Divided between opposition-held east and government-controlled west, ordinary…
31 Diabetes The Hidden Killer Oct 3, 2016 Britain is in the grip of a health epidemic that's threatening to overwhelm the NHS. More and more of us are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It's a hidden killer which can lead to…
32 BHS: How Did it Happen? Oct 10, 2016 The way in which millions of pounds were made out of BHS has been branded the 'unacceptable face of capitalism'. 11,000 people lost their jobs as a black hole opened up in the pension…
33 Paxman on Trump v Clinton: Divided America Oct 17, 2016 Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are two of the most hated and distrusted presidential candidates ever. As the election approaches, Jeremy Paxman travels to Washington and beyond to…
34 Undercover: The Refugees Who Make Our Clothes Oct 24, 2016 Panorama goes undercover to find the sweatshops making clothes for the British high street. Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees and children are working illegally in the Turkish garment…
35 How Rolls-Royce Bribed Its Way Around the World Oct 31, 2016 Rolls-Royce has grown dramatically in the past 20 years and has won business in some of the most corrupt countries on the planet. But has some of the company's spectacular success been…
36 The Trouble With Our Trains Nov 7, 2016 An investigation into the disconnect between the claims of the government and rail industry - which maintain that Britain's railways are a success - and the experience of many passengers…
37 Trump's New America Nov 14, 2016 America's 2016 election season has been the most bitter and ugly in living memory. Hilary Andersson meets angry Americans on both sides of the electoral race who feel disillusioned and…
38 Nursing Homes Undercover Nov 21, 2016 Panorama goes undercover in two nursing homes and finds evidence of cruelty and neglect. Reporter Janice Finch booked into the homes as a resident and witnessed staff rushed off their…
39 Inside Britain's Fertility Business Nov 28, 2016 Fertility treatment can be an expensive business. Reporter Deborah Cohen investigates how some clinics sell add-ons - the extra drugs, tests and treatments offered on top of standard…
40 The Changing Face of Terror Dec 12, 2016 With their stronghold of Mosul under fierce attack and Raqqa next in the frame, IS has intensified its global propaganda offensive, calling for more lone jihadis - 'lone wolves' - to…
41 John Simpson: 50 Years on the Frontline Dec 19, 2016 John Simpson, one of the BBC's best-known foreign correspondents, has been at the heart of breaking news for more than half a century. A frontline witness of history, the World Affairs…