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The Best Episodes of Panorama Season 40

Every episode of Panorama Season 40 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Panorama Season 40!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Panorama Season 40 Episode 1 - Risky Business
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    #1 - Risky Business

    S40:E1

    King's Cross, Zeebrugge, Piper Alpha - more than a thousand people died in the big disasters of the late 80s. Yet after most disasters and deaths at work, company managements escape unpunished.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Panorama Season 40 Episode 2 - Getting Rid of Granny
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    #2 - Getting Rid of Granny

    S40:E2

    The Prime Minister praised the NHS for the treatment his parents received when they were ill in their old age. But many health authorities are now cutting back or even abandoning long-stay beds, moving the elderly to private nursing homes.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Panorama Season 40 Episode 3 - Nuclear Nightmare
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    #3 - Nuclear Nightmare

    S40:E3

    The collapse of Soviet Union has left thousands of nuclear warheads, vast amounts of plutonium and entire cities full of scientists who know how to make nuclear weapons: what happens to them now?

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Panorama Season 40 Episode 4 - The Third Man
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    #4 - The Third Man

    S40:E4

    As the General Election approaches, opinion polls suggest an increasing likelihood of the result being a hung Parliament. If so, the balance of power may be held by Paddy Ashdown , the leader of the Liberal Democrats.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Panorama Season 40 Episode 5 - Bush's Domestic Storm
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    #5 - Bush's Domestic Storm

    S40:E5

    Next week George Bush sets out on the long electoral road to a 2nd term in the White House. But America is ill disposed to reward the President for his foreign policy successes. The campaign spotlight has focused on the ailing US economy.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Panorama Season 40 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #6 - Episode 6

    S40:E6

    As the opinion polls indicate that-half the Scottish electorate now favours independence, David Dimbleby chairs a debate from Edinburgh on the future of Scotland's government.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Panorama Season 40 Episode 7 - Unsafe Convictions
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    #7 - Unsafe Convictions

    S40:E7

    Three men are serving life sentences for gruesome murder of a Cardiff prostitute. Tom Mangold investigates some of methods used by police in a case led to longest murder trial in British history.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Panorama Season 40 Episode 8 - Crisis at the Coalface
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    #8 - Crisis at the Coalface

    S40:E8

    Since the miners' strike 7 yrs ago, productivity in Britain's mines has soared and efficiency improved beyond expectations. But there have been pit closures and redundancies as the coal industry has felt the chill blast of market forces.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Panorama Season 40 Episode 9 - The Slide Into Slump
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    #9 - The Slide Into Slump

    S40:E9

    Now that it is officially admitted that Britain's current economic recession is the longest since the Second World War, a bitter debate has broken out about its origins.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Panorama Season 40 Episode 10 - The Chancellors' Debate
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    #10 - The Chancellors' Debate

    S40:E10

    David Dimbleby chairs a debate on one of the issues crucial to the outcome of the imminent General Election.

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  11. Panorama Season 40 Episode 11 - Leaders: Liberal Democrats
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    #11 - Leaders: Liberal Democrats

    S40:E11

    David Dimbleby face-to-face with party leaders. Tonight: Paddy Ashdown, Leader of Liberal Democrats.

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  12. Panorama Season 40 Episode 12 - Leaders: Labour Party
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    #12 - Leaders: Labour Party

    S40:E12

    David Dimbleby face-to-face in live interviews with party leaders. Tonight: Neil Kinnock, Leader of Labour Party.

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  13. Panorama Season 40 Episode 13 - Leaders: Conservative Party
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    #13 - Leaders: Conservative Party

    S40:E13

    The Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party, John Major, is interviewed live by David Dimbleby. Can the Conservatives win the election despite the longest economic recession since the war?

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  14. Panorama Season 40 Episode 14 - Episode 14
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    #14 - Episode 14

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    What are the implications of the election result for the nation and for its political parties? David Dimbleby and the Panorama team assess last Thursday's poll.

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  15. Panorama Season 40 Episode 15 - Not a Drop to Drink
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    #15 - Not a Drop to Drink

    S40:E15

    Summer has not yet arrived but already large areas of southern Britain are subject to hosepipe bans and other restrictions on use of water.

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  16. Panorama Season 40 Episode 16 - The House Party's Over
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    #16 - The House Party's Over

    S40:E16

    Are golden days over for British home owners? Reporter John Plender looks at whether in future owning a house will still be a sure way of doubling your money or whether.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Panorama Season 40 Episode 17 - Citizen Major's Charter
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    #17 - Citizen Major's Charter

    S40:E17

    The Citizen's Charter, which John Major launched as Tories' "big idea" for 90s, is rapidly breeding mini-charters setting new standards for most public services.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Panorama Season 40 Episode 18 - The South Strikes Back
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    #18 - The South Strikes Back

    S40:E18

    At Earth Summit in Rio this week, tax payers in rich countries like Britain will be asked to pay billions of pounds to save world from environmental disaster.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Panorama Season 40 Episode 19 - Episode 19
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    #19 - Episode 19

    S40:E19

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  20. Panorama Season 40 Episode 20 - Episode 20
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    #20 - Episode 20

    S40:E20

    Are police now calling a truce in war on drugs? Fewer users are being prosecuted, but does this mean there is a move towards a decriminalisation of drugs use?.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Panorama Season 40 Episode 21 - Episode 21
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    #21 - Episode 21

    S40:E21

    As Israel prepares to go to the polls, the Middle East peace process hangs in the balance. Jane Corbin reports on how the Israeli voters will affect the prospect for peace.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Panorama Season 40 Episode 22 - Pension Funds
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    #22 - Pension Funds

    S40:E22

    In wake of Maxwell scandal, there are fears that pension funds are vulnerable to theft and sharp practice by people who run them.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Panorama Season 40 Episode 23 - Hong Kong
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    #23 - Hong Kong

    S40:E23

    In a few days' time, Britain's last governor will arrive in Hong Kong - in preparation for handing the colony over to China. Can Chris Patten save the way of life of its people, or will it fall prey to the regime in Peking?

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  24. Panorama Season 40 Episode 24 - Dollars, Deals and the Old Guard
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    #24 - Dollars, Deals and the Old Guard

    S40:E24

    Almost a year after abortive coup against Gorbachev, ghost of communism still haunts former Soviet Union.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Panorama Season 40 Episode 25 - AIDS
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    #25 - AIDS

    S40:E25

    New fears about an Aids epidemic in the heterosexual community have been raised by recent highly publicised cases. Tom Mangold looks at new evidence on how Aids spreads among heterosexuals, and whether current health policies are effective

    Director:Unknown
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Season 40 Ratings Summary

"Risky Business" is the best rated episode of "Panorama" season 40. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/13/1992. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Getting Rid of Granny".