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Panorama: 2021

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44 episodes · premiered Jan 11, 2021

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  1. Episode 1: The Virus vs the Vaccine Jan 11, 2021 · 29m With the country locked down again in the battle against coronavirus, Panorama reporter Clive Myrie asks what it will take to get through this latest, deadly stage of the pandemic…
  2. Episode 2: I Can’t Breathe: Black and Dead in Custody Jan 18, 2021 · 29m Panorama investigates why black men in the UK are more likely than white men to have force used on them by police and to die in police custody. Reporter Mark Daly follows the family of…
  3. Episode 3: The Jihadis from My Schooldays Jan 25, 2021 · 29m Panorama reporter Olivia Davies went to school and college with three boys who later went to fight in Syria. She investigates why they abandoned the UK and what happened to them when they…
  4. Episode 4: 100,000 Deaths Jan 26, 2021 · 29m As the number of people who have died with coronavirus reaches 100,000 in the UK, BBC Panorama tells the stories of some of those who have lost their lives. Across the generations and…
  5. Episode 5: Boxing and the Mob Feb 1, 2021 · 59m A top boxing trainer shot and badly wounded. A former boxer executed in broad daylight. And a gangland killing at a weigh-in for a European title fight. Is organised crime involved in…
  6. Episode 6: Vaccines: The Disinformation War Feb 15, 2021 · 29m With millions now vaccinated, Panorama investigates the scare tactics of anti-vaxxers – who are they, and what are their motives for trying to deter people from getting the jab? Reporter…
  7. Episode 7: The Missing Princess Feb 16, 2021 · 29m “I’m a hostage. I am not free... my life is not in my hands… I am worried for my safety.” After Princess Latifa was thwarted in an attempt to escape Dubai in 2018, the world was told that…
  8. Episode 8: Rubbish Dump Britain Dec 14, 2021 · 29m Fly-tipping is a national problem that is ruining our towns and countryside. There are more than a million incidents each year of illegally dumped rubbish in the UK. So why are so few…
  9. Episode 9: Let’s Talk about Race Dec 14, 2021 · 59m The killing of George Floyd last year triggered a national conversation about race and racism in Britain. It’s a subject that can be uncomfortable and sometimes divisive, as BBC presenter…
  10. Episode 10: Cashing in on Covid Mar 15, 2021 As the government faces mounting criticism that well-connected people made millions out of Britain's PPE crisis, Panorama investigates who won out. More than £12 billion was spent in the…
  11. Episode 11: Salmond v Sturgeon Mar 18, 2021 · 29m The inside story of the most sensational break-up in recent political history. Once close friends and allies, Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon took the SNP from nowhere to government, and…
  12. Episode 12: Syria's Schools under Attack Dec 14, 2021 · 50m Thousands of schools have been totally or partially destroyed during the Syrian conflict, which began ten years ago this month. Iqra School in Aleppo was one of those schools, bombed by a…
  13. Episode 13: Covid: Who Got It Right? Mar 22, 2021 · 26m Journalist Jane Corbin has reported on epidemics, medical emergencies and global conflicts since the 1980s. When Britain went into its first national lockdown in March, she was filming on…
  14. Episode 14: Undercover: Inside the Covid Testing Lab Mar 29, 2021 · 29m Panorama goes undercover inside a lab analysing thousands of Covid-19 tests per day. Secretly filmed footage reveals a failing service with shoddy practices, where staff complain they are…
  15. Episode 15: The River Pollution Scandal Apr 12, 2021 · 29m Panorama investigates the scandal of our polluted rivers. Reporter Joe Crowley obtains data that reveals how some big water companies have been illegally dumping untreated sewage. He meets…
  16. Episode 16: Is the Church Racist? Apr 19, 2021 · 29m Panorama investigates allegations of racism in the Church of England. A year after the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, admitted that the Church was still 'deeply institutionally…
  17. Episode 17: Am I British? May 5, 2021 · 29m Thousands of young people born or brought up in the UK are having their dreams destroyed or lives disrupted because of their immigration status. Reporter Greg McKenzie meets those who say…
  18. Episode 18: Drugs, Cops and Lockdown Dec 14, 2021 · 29m For the past year Panorama has been filming with Kent police as they try to disrupt the ‘county lines’ that transport millions of pounds of drugs from London to towns across their county…
  19. Episode 19: Hospital Secrets Uncovered Dec 14, 2021 · 29m Panorama investigates what happens when care goes wrong in hospitals and reveals how some NHS trusts keep critical reports hidden from the regulator and the public. Repeated scandals have…
  20. Episode 20: Princess Diana, Martin Bashir and the BBC May 20, 2021 · 29m Twenty-five years ago, Panorama reporter Martin Bashir secured his global scoop interview with Princess Diana. Now, a new Panorama team fronted by journalist John Ware has carried out its…
  21. Episode 21: Are You Scared Yet, Human? May 26, 2021 · 59m From Amazon’s Alexa to improvements in cancer care, artificial intelligence is changing our world. But today leading tech figures from Silicon Valley worry about the future that’s being…
  22. Episode 22: Paralympics: The Unfair Games? Jun 9, 2021 · 59m With the Tokyo Paralympic Games approaching, Panorama investigates the sport’s classification system. Designed to make competition between athletes with different disabilities fair, it is…
  23. Episode 23: Brexit: Six Months On Jul 5, 2021 · 29m When the UK left the EU single market six months ago, Boris Johnson said there would be some bumps along the road to success. Panorama has been following British businesses as they try to…
  24. Episode 24: Long Covid: Will I Ever Get Better? Jul 12, 2021 · 29m BBC correspondent Lucy Adams is one of more than a million people in the UK with long Covid. She has been suffering a range of symptoms for more than a year and wants to know why. Panorama…
  25. Episode 25: The Dark Side of Horse Racing Jul 19, 2021 · 29m Horse racing is one of the most popular and profitable sports, a £5 billion industry in the UK and Ireland followed by millions. Panorama reporter Darragh MacIntyre investigates what can…
  26. Episode 26: David Cameron and the Missing Billions Aug 9, 2021 · 29m David Cameron was paid to promote Greensill Capital’s financial products around the world. He helped convince investors their money was safe, and he tried to persuade the British…
  27. Episode 27: Hunting the Social Media Fraudsters Aug 16, 2021 · 29m Ever wondered who might be behind those dodgy-looking texts trying to get you to part with your money? Panorama is on the trail of a new generation of fraudsters. Reporter Kafui Okpattah…
  28. Episode 28: Return of the Taliban Aug 23, 2021 · 29m The speed of Afghanistan's fall to the Taliban has shocked the world – but what sort of country will it become? The BBC’s Yalda Hakim was born in Afghanistan and travelled back there in…
  29. Episode 29: The Great British Staycation? Aug 25, 2021 · 29m This is the year of the Great British staycation, with millions of us exploring holidays on our doorstep. But the impact of Covid has taken its toll. As the hospitality industry tries to…
  30. Episode 30: Who's Protecting Our Kids? Sep 6, 2021 · 29m Mariella Frostrup meets teenage girls who say they have been abused, assaulted or raped by teenage boys, and asks whether we should be doing more to protect our children. With exclusive…
  31. Episode 31: Dirty Secrets of the Cigarette Business Sep 13, 2021 · 29m Panorama unveils new revelations about the corrupt practices deployed by one of Britain’s biggest companies. Six years ago, reporter Richard Bilton revealed how British American Tobacco…
  32. Episode 32: Football's Broken Dreams Sep 20, 2021 · 29m It was the summer when football almost came home. Now Panorama investigates the system that has produced some of the England team’s brightest stars. Reporter Rory Carson, himself a former…
  33. Episode 33: NHS: Wait or Pay? Sep 27, 2021 · 29m The number of people waiting for hospital treatment in England has hit a record high of 5.61 million, as the NHS struggles to clear the growing backlog of cases caused by Covid-19…
  34. Episode 34: Pandora Papers: Secrets of World Leaders Exposed Oct 3, 2021 · 29m Panorama investigates the Pandora Papers, one of the biggest offshore leaks in history, revealing the financial secrets of some of the most powerful people on the planet. Reporter Richard…
  35. Episode 35: Pandora Papers: Political Donors Exposed Oct 4, 2021 · 29m When political parties accept donations, they are required to check who the donor is but not where the money actually comes from. Panorama's investigation of the Pandora Papers, one of the…
  36. Episode 36: Afghanistan: Life under the Taliban Oct 13, 2021 · 29m Six weeks after the complete withdrawal of US-led coalition forces, Panorama reports on how life has changed for Afghan people under Taliban rule. The streets may be more peaceful now, but…
  37. Episode 37: Online Abuse: Why Do You Hate Me? Oct 18, 2021 · 29m Panorama investigates the rise of online abuse against women and asks why the police, the government and social media companies aren’t doing more to stop it. BBC reporter Marianna Spring…
  38. Episode 38: Coca-Cola's 100 Billion Bottle Problem Aug 25, 2021 · 29m Coca-Cola sells more than 100 billion throwaway plastic bottles each year. Panorama investigates their promises to crack down on plastic waste. Globally, more of Coke's plastic packaging…
  39. Episode 39: Wild Weather: Our World Under Threat Nov 3, 2021 Panorama investigates a year of wild weather and hears how freak events are becoming increasingly commonplace, changing life right now for millions. This summer a small town was destroyed…
  40. Episode 40: Online Pimps Exposed Dec 14, 2021 · 29m The sex industry has been transformed by the internet, and most sex workers now meet their customers through online sites. Their pictures can be seen next to adverts for lawn mowers and…
  41. Episode 41: The Electric Car Revolution: Winners and Losers Nov 24, 2021 · 29m The electric vehicle revolution is hotting up, and Tesla is leading the charge. The trillion-dollar car company is now worth more than all the other major car makers put together. But…
  42. Episode 42: Delivering Christmas: What’s in Store? Dec 1, 2021 · 29m As we gear up for Christmas, Panorama asks if the UK’s supply chains will be able to deliver in time. Reporter Jane Corbin goes on the distribution front line to hear from companies…
  43. Episode 43: Crisis in Care: Follow the Money Dec 6, 2021 · 29m Tens of thousands of elderly people live in care homes owned by international investors. Panorama asks how much money is being taken out of the system.
  44. Episode 44: Buy Now, Pay Later: The New Debt Crisis? Dec 13, 2021 · 29m The way we shop is changing, and buying now and paying later has never been easier. Purchases made through companies like Klarna and Clearpay have tripled to an estimated £2.7bn. The…