Panorama — Season 49

Aired 21 January 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.

Aired 28 January 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.

Aired 4 February 2001

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

Aired 11 February 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.

Aired 25 February 2001

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

Aired 4 March 2001

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

Aired 11 March 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.

Aired 18 March 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.

Aired 25 March 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.

Aired 1 April 2001

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

Aired 13 May 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.

Aired 20 May 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.

Aired 3 June 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.

Aired 10 June 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.

Aired 17 June 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.

Aired 24 June 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.

Aired 1 July 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.

Aired 8 July 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.

Aired 19 July 2001

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

Aired 16 September 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.

Aired 30 September 2001

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

Aired 4 October 2001

Aired 7 October 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.

Aired 14 October 2001

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

Aired 21 October 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.

Aired 28 October 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.

Aired 4 November 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.

Aired 11 November 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?

Aired 18 November 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.

Aired 25 November 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.

Aired 2 December 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?

Aired 9 December 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.

Aired 12 December 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.

Aired 16 December 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.