Panorama – 1991
Episodes
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.
Project Babylon
The full story of Saddam Hussein 's supergun is revealed. It began as one scientist's dream.
The Gathering Storm
After the Desert Storm
The Mind of Saddam
Episode 6
Episode 7
While world has been distracted by Gulf crisis, momentous political events have been taking place in Soviet Union.
Episode 8
As foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss next steps towards political union, Panorama examines impact of Gulf crisis on Europe.
Episode 9
David Dimbleby presents analysis and discussion of the latest events in the Gulf.
Episode 10
On eve of Budget, Panorama asks whether recession is doing lasting damage to Britain's industrial fabric.
America's Secret War
Intelligence gathering played a vital role in military success of Allies in Gulf War.
Race Hate Uk
In 1991 Panorama investigated rise of racist violence in UK and role of openly racist British National Party.
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.
The Cancer Lottery
Every cancer patient wants best treatment, but finding it may be a matter of chance.
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.
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.
Scuttling British Shipbuilders
Investigation into the collapse of British shipbuilding, with reporter Fred Emery.
Escape from Tiananmen
Two years after massacre in Tiananmen Square, Panorama reveals story of Yellow Bird.
Rivals for Russia
David Dimbleby presents a special program from Moscow in week of first free election since Revolution.
The Dream of Kurdistan
After refugee crisis, what hope is there for Kurds of attaining their own homeland?
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.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Government plan to close Britain's top security hospitals.
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.
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.
Lethal Force
John Ware investigates a chain of recent killings by British soldiers in Northern Ireland.
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.
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.
Iraq: Saddam the Survivor
Did Saddam really lose Gulf War? In second of three special Panorama documentaries about war and its aftermath.
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 30
Episode 31
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?
The Max Factor
The Testing Question
Episode 35
On eve of Conservative Party Conference, BBC's political editor John Cole assesses current state of John Major's party.
The Halcion Nightmare
Tom Mangold reveals astonishing facts behind decision to remove a drug associated with serious psychiatric disturbances including violent and suicidal behavior.
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 38
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.
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.
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 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 43
In week that European Community leaders meet in Maastricht to discuss political and monetary union