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Series SeasonSeason 39 episodes1991

Panorama

1991

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Episode 11991-01-07

The Chances Of Averting War

Reports on central issues of day at home and abroad. As Gulf crisis reaches a critical stage and UN deadline for Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait runs out, Panorama assesses chances of averting war.

Episode 21991-01-14

Project Babylon

The full story of Saddam Hussein 's supergun is revealed. It began as one scientist's dream.

Episode 31991-01-28

The Gathering Storm

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Episode 41991-02-04

After the Desert Storm

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Episode 51991-02-11

The Mind of Saddam

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Episode 61991-02-18

Episode 6

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Episode 71991-02-25

Episode 7

While world has been distracted by Gulf crisis, momentous political events have been taking place in Soviet Union.

Episode 81991-03-04

Episode 8

As foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss next steps towards political union, Panorama examines impact of Gulf crisis on Europe.

Episode 91991-03-11

Episode 9

David Dimbleby presents analysis and discussion of the latest events in the Gulf.

Episode 101991-03-18

Episode 10

On eve of Budget, Panorama asks whether recession is doing lasting damage to Britain's industrial fabric.

Episode 111991-03-25

America's Secret War

Intelligence gathering played a vital role in military success of Allies in Gulf War.

Episode 121991-04-01

Race Hate Uk

In 1991 Panorama investigated rise of racist violence in UK and role of openly racist British National Party.

Episode 131991-04-15

The Major Question

John Major's honeymoon is over. Now he's faced with tough decisions on poll tax, economy and timing of next election.

Episode 141991-04-22

The Cancer Lottery

Every cancer patient wants best treatment, but finding it may be a matter of chance.

Episode 151991-04-29

Beyond the Poll Tax

In week when millions vote in local elections and government unveils its replacement for poll tax, spotlight is on local government.

Episode 161991-05-13

Cold Warrior - The Story of James Jesus Angleton

Tonight's special edition traces extraordinary career of James Jesus Angleton, most famous spycatcher of them all.

Episode 171991-05-20

Scuttling British Shipbuilders

Investigation into the collapse of British shipbuilding, with reporter Fred Emery.

Episode 181991-06-03

Escape from Tiananmen

Two years after massacre in Tiananmen Square, Panorama reveals story of Yellow Bird.

Episode 191991-06-10

Rivals for Russia

David Dimbleby presents a special program from Moscow in week of first free election since Revolution.

Episode 201991-06-17

The Dream of Kurdistan

After refugee crisis, what hope is there for Kurds of attaining their own homeland?

Episode 211991-06-24

Making a Killing?

In aftermath of Gulf War, western leaders say it is time for world's major weapons producers to cut back on arms sales.

Episode 221991-07-01

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Government plan to close Britain's top security hospitals.

Episode 231991-07-08

Labour Pains

But post-war Labour prime ministers have faced same persistent problems: sterling crises, pressures on spending, strained relations with ' unions, and internal party 4 strife.

Episode 241991-07-15

The Battle for Britain's Defences

As Britain's armed forces wait to hear who's going to be on receiving end of government's military cutbacks, David Dimbleby chairs a special debate on future of our defences.

Episode 251991-07-22

Lethal Force

John Ware investigates a chain of recent killings by British soldiers in Northern Ireland.

Episode 261991-07-29

ICI: Hanson's Choice

A state of war exists between ICI, Britain's top chemical company, and Hanson plc, over the prospect of Britain's largest ever takeover.

Episode 271991-08-05

Kuwait: The Victims of Victory

The first of three special programs about Gulf War and its aftermath. Jane Corbin returns to Kuwait one year after Iraq's invasion.

Episode 281991-08-12

Iraq: Saddam the Survivor

Did Saddam really lose Gulf War? In second of three special Panorama documentaries about war and its aftermath.

Episode 291991-08-19

The Allies: In the Eye of the Storm

The last of three reports about Gulf War and its aftermath. Interviews with military commanders and previously unseen Pentagon film cast new light on some crucial.

Episode 301991-09-02

Episode 30

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Episode 311991-09-09

Episode 31

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Episode 321991-09-16

Goodbye USSR

As the Soviet Union breaks up, reporter Gavin Hewitt explores the death of a superpower. Will its end be bloody or peaceful? And will the desire for revenge against communists, and renewed ethnic feuding cause further bloodshed?

Episode 331991-09-23

The Max Factor

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Episode 341991-09-30

The Testing Question

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Episode 351991-10-07

Episode 35

On eve of Conservative Party Conference, BBC's political editor John Cole assesses current state of John Major's party.

Episode 361991-10-14

The Halcion Nightmare

Tom Mangold reveals astonishing facts behind decision to remove a drug associated with serious psychiatric disturbances including violent and suicidal behavior.

Episode 371991-10-21

No Surrender, No Progress

This summer, hopes for a political settlement in Northern Ireland flickered then died. But Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Brooke refuses to give up the search for peace.

Episode 381991-10-28

Episode 38

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Episode 391991-11-04

Deprived or Depraved?

Last month, several British cities were blighted by rioting, and politicians and church leaders cast around for explanations for civil unrest. And whether the riots represent a failure of the Government's policies in deprived areas.

Episode 401991-11-11

The Bank That Didn't Add Up

When last July Bank of England co-ordinated action to close down BCCI, world's largest international banks.

Episode 411991-11-18

Class Wars

The Government has renewed its onslaught on "trendy educationalists", claiming they have spread a mania for equality through Britain's schools. Panorama reports on the war for the hearts and minds of Britain's schoolchildren.

Episode 421991-12-02

Episode 42

Has Thatcherite housing agenda led to a housing crisis, with family homes being repossessed because of over-extended mortgages and too little money going into public housing?

Episode 431991-12-09

Episode 43

In week that European Community leaders meet in Maastricht to discuss political and monetary union

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