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The Best Episodes of Panorama Season 49

Every episode of Panorama Season 49 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Panorama Season 49!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Panorama Season 49 Episode 1 - The Accidental President
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    #1 - The Accidental President

    S49:E1

    After the most remarkable and divisive US presidential election in living memory, Gavin Hewitt reports on the Bush dynasty and reveals how the new man in the White House could influence our lives.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Panorama Season 49 Episode 2 - The Borrowers - Britain Deep in Debt
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    #2 - The Borrowers - Britain Deep in Debt

    S49:E2

    More people are trapped in debt than ever before. Tonight's programme reveals sharp credit practice in action and hears from families who face bankruptcy as a result of their financial problems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Panorama Season 49 Episode 3 - The Wrong Track
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    #3 - The Wrong Track

    S49:E3

    An examination of the continuing problems on Britain's railways since privatization, and why promised improvements are failing to become apparent.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Panorama Season 49 Episode 4 - The Wonderland Club
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    #4 - The Wonderland Club

    S49:E4

    Jane Corbin presents an investigation into the activities of the Wonderland Club global paedophile ring, who used computer technology to exchange child pornography. Including interviews with club members and with parents of their victims.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Panorama Season 49 Episode 5 - Animal Underworld
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    #5 - Animal Underworld

    S49:E5

    Tom Mangold investigates the trading of rare and exotic animals, an illegal business second in size only to international drug running.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Panorama Season 49 Episode 6 - The Hindujas Affair
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    #6 - The Hindujas Affair

    S49:E6

    Following the resignation of Peter Mandelson , Jane Corbin investigates the extent of the Hinduja brothers' connections with government ministers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Panorama Season 49 Episode 7 - Boys Behind Bars
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    #7 - Boys Behind Bars

    S49:E7

    Investigating the prison for young offenders in Feltham, Middlesex, with inmates from the 30,000 young men who pass through its gates each year talking of the daily bullying and frequent suicide bids in the controversial institution.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Panorama Season 49 Episode 8 - In Deep Water
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    #8 - In Deep Water

    S49:E8

    Four months after the worst floods in living memory, hundreds of families are still having to rely on temporary accommodation, unable to return to their ruined homes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Panorama Season 49 Episode 9 - Condition Red
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    #9 - Condition Red

    S49:E9

    Tonight's film charts a two-month period at an embattled NHS hospital, revealing long waiting times in Accident and Emergency, and, for one elderly cancer patient, four cancelled operations in a row. Vivian White reports.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Panorama Season 49 Episode 10 - Crisis in the Countryside
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    #10 - Crisis in the Countryside

    S49:E10

    With British farming once again in the midst of another health crisis, Panorama questions whether Britain really needs a future in livestock farming.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Panorama Season 49 Episode 11 - The Tranquilliser Trap
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    #11 - The Tranquilliser Trap

    S49:E11

    Shelley Jofre investigates the spectre of tranquilliser dependency, and questions why, despite strict guidelines on their prescription, people in Britain are still prescribed them long-term.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Panorama Season 49 Episode 12 - Not Cricket!
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    #12 - Not Cricket!

    S49:E12

    Cricket is facing a growing crisis of international scandal. David Lomax investigates new allegations of bribery and match fixing as well as evidence of complacency and cover-up among the game's regulatory bodies.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Panorama Season 49 Episode 13 - The Labour Years
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    #13 - The Labour Years

    S49:E13

    Confused by the politicians' claims and counter-claims? Panorama seeks to separate the truth from New Labour's rhetoric as it examines the record of the government's four years in office.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Panorama Season 49 Episode 14 - Economy Class Syndrome
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    #14 - Economy Class Syndrome

    S49:E14

    Investigating Deep Vein Thrombosis - blood clots caused by restricted movement during long-haul flights, and claims that some airlines have continued to narrow seat pitches and extend flight duration in spite of knowing the dangers.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Panorama Season 49 Episode 15 - The Accused
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    #15 - The Accused

    S49:E15

    An investigation into the alleged role played by recently-elected Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon in the massacre of 800 civilians in the Lebanon refugee camps of Sabra and Shatilla in 1982.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Panorama Season 49 Episode 16 - No More Broken Hearts
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    #16 - No More Broken Hearts

    S49:E16

    Five years after the Bristol heart babies tragedy rocked the medical profession, Sarah Barclay reports on whether surgeons can still keep their results secret and whether Bristol could happen again.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Panorama Season 49 Episode 17 - The Bulger Killers: Prisoners of Their Past
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    #17 - The Bulger Killers: Prisoners of Their Past

    S49:E17

    Eight years after they killed two-year-old James Bulger, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson have, at the age of 18, been released. Jane Corbin reports on the storm of controversy this has caused and tells of the boys' struggles.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Panorama Season 49 Episode 18 - Finger of Suspicion
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    #18 - Finger of Suspicion

    S49:E18

    Over the past 100 years, courts have come to accept fingerprint evidence as an infallible means of identifying criminals. Yet, as Shelley Jofre reports, recent cases have revealed serious flaws in the system.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Panorama Season 49 Episode 19 - Jeffrey Archer - A Life of Lies
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    #19 - Jeffrey Archer - A Life of Lies

    S49:E19

    Michael Crick reports on the controversial life and career of politician and novelist Jeffrey Archer, leading up to his perjury trial in 2001.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Panorama Season 49 Episode 20 - The World's Most Wanted
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    #20 - The World's Most Wanted

    S49:E20

    As America comes to terms with the attacks on New York and Washington, Panorama asks how the terrorists carried it out, and who was behind them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Panorama Season 49 Episode 21 - Inside the War Room
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    #21 - Inside the War Room

    S49:E21

    An insight into the events which are shaking the world following the terrorist attacks on America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Panorama Season 49 Episode 22 - Terror In America: The British Victims And Survivors
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    #22 - Terror In America: The British Victims And Survivors

    S49:E22

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Panorama Season 49 Episode 23 - Afghanistan - The Dark Ages
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    #23 - Afghanistan - The Dark Ages

    S49:E23

    The war-torn and weary country has once again become the focus of the world's attention. Panorama reports on the harrowing story of Afghanistan and the superpowers' involvement in its recent history.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Panorama Season 49 Episode 24 - Koran and Country
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    #24 - Koran and Country

    S49:E24

    As the US and the UK begin their "War against Terrorism", Vivian White asks British Muslims where they now see their loyalties lie.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Panorama Season 49 Episode 25 - Clash of Cultures
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    #25 - Clash of Cultures

    S49:E25

    With audiences in Islamabad and New York the programme looks at just how far this war is caused by a clash of civilisations. Reporters in London, Islamabad and New York test political leaders and the public on their views of the crisis.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 49 Ratings Summary

"The Accidental President" is the best rated episode of "Panorama" season 49. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/21/2001. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Borrowers - Britain Deep in Debt".