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Panorama Season 69

44 Episodes First aired Jan 11, 2021

Current affairs programme, featuring interviews and investigative reports on a wide variety of subjects.

Episodes

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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 made secret payments to…

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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 professional player, discovers…

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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. Victoria Derbyshire meets some of…

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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 Bilton uncovers the hidden…

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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 biggest offshore leaks in…

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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 human rights are under attack…

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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 discovers how social media…

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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 is found littered than any other…

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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 by fire after record-breaking…

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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 patio furniture, but has the move…

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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 where does Tesla get the rare metal…

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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 struggling to find enough HGV drivers…

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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.

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44. Buy Now, Pay Later: The New Debt Crisis?Season Finale
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 companies say they are…