Panorama — 1991

01 The Chances Of Averting War

Jan 7, 1991

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.

02 Project Babylon

Jan 14, 1991

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

03 The Gathering Storm

Jan 28, 1991

04 After the Desert Storm

Feb 4, 1991

05 The Mind of Saddam

Feb 11, 1991

06 Episode 6

Feb 18, 1991

07 Episode 7

Feb 25, 1991

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

08 Episode 8

Mar 4, 1991

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

09 Episode 9

Mar 11, 1991

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

10 Episode 10

Mar 18, 1991

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

11 America's Secret War

Mar 25, 1991

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

12 Race Hate Uk

Apr 1, 1991

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

13 The Major Question

Apr 15, 1991

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

14 The Cancer Lottery

Apr 22, 1991

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

15 Beyond the Poll Tax

Apr 29, 1991

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

16 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.

17 Scuttling British Shipbuilders

May 20, 1991

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

18 Escape from Tiananmen

Jun 3, 1991

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

19 Rivals for Russia

Jun 10, 1991

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

20 The Dream of Kurdistan

Jun 17, 1991

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

21 Making a Killing?

Jun 24, 1991

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

22 Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Jul 1, 1991

Government plan to close Britain's top security hospitals.

23 Labour Pains

Jul 8, 1991

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.

24 The Battle for Britain's Defences

Jul 15, 1991

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.

25 Lethal Force

Jul 22, 1991

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

26 ICI: Hanson's Choice

Jul 29, 1991

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

27 Kuwait: The Victims of Victory

Aug 5, 1991

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

28 Iraq: Saddam the Survivor

Aug 12, 1991

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

29 The Allies: In the Eye of the Storm

Aug 19, 1991

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.

30 Episode 30

Sep 2, 1991

31 Episode 31

Sep 9, 1991

32 Goodbye USSR

Sep 16, 1991

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?

33 The Max Factor

Sep 23, 1991

34 The Testing Question

Sep 30, 1991

35 Episode 35

Oct 7, 1991

On eve of Conservative Party Conference, BBC's political editor John Cole assesses current state of John Major's party.

36 The Halcion Nightmare

Oct 14, 1991

Tom Mangold reveals astonishing facts behind decision to remove a drug associated with serious psychiatric disturbances including violent and suicidal behavior.

37 No Surrender, No Progress

Oct 21, 1991

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.

38 Episode 38

Oct 28, 1991

39 Deprived or Depraved?

Nov 4, 1991

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.

40 The Bank That Didn't Add Up

Nov 11, 1991

When last July Bank of England co-ordinated action to close down BCCI, world's largest international banks.

41 Class Wars

Nov 18, 1991

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.

42 Episode 42

Dec 2, 1991

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?

43 Episode 43

Dec 9, 1991

In week that European Community leaders meet in Maastricht to discuss political and monetary union