Episode 1
The Chances Of Averting War
January 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.
Episode 2
Project Babylon
January 14, 1991
The full story of Saddam Hussein 's supergun is revealed. It began as one scientist's dream.
Episode 7
Episode 7
February 25, 1991
While world has been distracted by Gulf crisis, momentous political events have been taking place in Soviet Union.
Episode 8
Episode 8
March 4, 1991
As foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss next steps towards political union, Panorama examines impact of Gulf crisis on Europe.
Episode 9
Episode 9
March 11, 1991
David Dimbleby presents analysis and discussion of the latest events in the Gulf.
Episode 10
Episode 10
March 18, 1991
On eve of Budget, Panorama asks whether recession is doing lasting damage to Britain's industrial fabric.
Episode 11
America's Secret War
March 25, 1991
Intelligence gathering played a vital role in military success of Allies in Gulf War.
Episode 12
Race Hate Uk
April 1, 1991
In 1991 Panorama investigated rise of racist violence in UK and role of openly racist British National Party.
Episode 13
The Major Question
April 15, 1991
John Major's honeymoon is over. Now he's faced with tough decisions on poll tax, economy and timing of next election.
Episode 14
The Cancer Lottery
April 22, 1991
Every cancer patient wants best treatment, but finding it may be a matter of chance.
Episode 15
Beyond the Poll Tax
April 29, 1991
In week when millions vote in local elections and government unveils its replacement for poll tax, spotlight is on local government.
Episode 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.
Episode 17
Scuttling British Shipbuilders
May 20, 1991
Investigation into the collapse of British shipbuilding, with reporter Fred Emery.
Episode 18
Escape from Tiananmen
June 3, 1991
Two years after massacre in Tiananmen Square, Panorama reveals story of Yellow Bird.
Episode 19
Rivals for Russia
June 10, 1991
David Dimbleby presents a special program from Moscow in week of first free election since Revolution.
Episode 20
The Dream of Kurdistan
June 17, 1991
After refugee crisis, what hope is there for Kurds of attaining their own homeland?
Episode 21
Making a Killing?
June 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.
Episode 22
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
July 1, 1991
Government plan to close Britain's top security hospitals.
Episode 23
Labour Pains
July 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.
Episode 24
The Battle for Britain's Defences
July 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.
Episode 25
Lethal Force
July 22, 1991
John Ware investigates a chain of recent killings by British soldiers in Northern Ireland.
Episode 26
ICI: Hanson's Choice
July 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.
Episode 27
Kuwait: The Victims of Victory
August 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.
Episode 28
Iraq: Saddam the Survivor
August 12, 1991
Did Saddam really lose Gulf War? In second of three special Panorama documentaries about war and its aftermath.
Episode 29
The Allies: In the Eye of the Storm
August 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.
Episode 32
Goodbye USSR
September 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?
Episode 35
Episode 35
October 7, 1991
On eve of Conservative Party Conference, BBC's political editor John Cole assesses current state of John Major's party.
Episode 36
The Halcion Nightmare
October 14, 1991
Tom Mangold reveals astonishing facts behind decision to remove a drug associated with serious psychiatric disturbances including violent and suicidal behavior.
Episode 37
No Surrender, No Progress
October 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.
Episode 39
Deprived or Depraved?
November 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.
Episode 40
The Bank That Didn't Add Up
November 11, 1991
When last July Bank of England co-ordinated action to close down BCCI, world's largest international banks.
Episode 41
Class Wars
November 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.
Episode 42
Episode 42
December 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?
Episode 43
Episode 43
December 9, 1991
In week that European Community leaders meet in Maastricht to discuss political and monetary union