1991

Jan 7, 1991 · 40m

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.

E2. Project Babylon

Jan 14, 1991 · 40m

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

E3. The Gathering Storm

Jan 28, 1991 · 30m

The NHS is facing a perfect storm, caught between huge increases in demand and the prospect of a massive £30 billion deficit. Without revolutionary change the NHS as we know it will become unsustainable. Filmed over six months in Liverpool, this Panorama special reports from the frontline of the battle to transform the NHS. It tells the moving stories of patients living in one of the unhealthiest areas in Britain, whose 'long-term' and 'lifestyle' conditions threaten to overwhelm the NHS. And also of the healthcare professionals trying to save them whilst at the same time fighting to fundamentally change the way their organisation works.

E4. After the Desert Storm

Feb 4, 1991

E5. The Mind of Saddam

Feb 11, 1991 · 30m

Report on the man behind the war in Kosovo.

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

E8. 04/03/1991

Mar 4, 1991 · 40m

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

E9. 11/03/1991

Mar 11, 1991

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

E10. 18/03/1991

Mar 18, 1991 · 40m

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

E11. America's Secret War

Mar 25, 1991 · 40m

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

E12. Race Hate Uk

Apr 1, 1991 · 15m

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

E13. The Major Question

Apr 15, 1991 · 40m

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

E14. The Cancer Lottery

Apr 22, 1991 · 40m

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

E15. Beyond the Poll Tax

Apr 29, 1991 · 40m

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

E16. Cold Warrior - The Story of James Jesus Angleton

May 13, 1991

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

E17. Scuttling British Shipbuilders

May 20, 1991 · 40m

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

E18. Escape from Tiananmen

Jun 3, 1991

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

E19. Rivals for Russia

Jun 10, 1991 · 40m

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

E20. The Dream of Kurdistan

Jun 17, 1991 · 40m

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

E21. Making a Killing?

Jun 24, 1991 · 40m

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

E22. Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Jul 1, 1991 · 40m

Government plan to close Britain's top security hospitals.

E23. Labour Pains

Jul 8, 1991 · 40m

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.

E24. The Battle for Britain's Defences

Jul 15, 1991 · 40m

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.

E25. Lethal Force

Jul 22, 1991 · 40m

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

E26. ICI: Hanson's Choice

Jul 29, 1991 · 40m

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

E27. Kuwait: The Victims of Victory

Aug 5, 1991 · 40m

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

E28. Iraq: Saddam the Survivor

Aug 12, 1991 · 40m

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

E29. The Allies: In the Eye of the Storm

Aug 19, 1991 · 40m

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.

E30. 02/09/1991

Sep 2, 1991