Panorama Season 39, Episode 32: Goodbye USSR

The Chances Of Averting War

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.

Project Babylon

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

The Gathering Storm

After the Desert Storm

The Mind of Saddam

Episode 6

Episode 7

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

Episode 8

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

Episode 9

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

Episode 10

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

America's Secret War

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

Race Hate Uk

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

The Major Question

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

The Cancer Lottery

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

Beyond the Poll Tax

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

Cold Warrior - The Story of James Jesus Angleton

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

Scuttling British Shipbuilders

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

Escape from Tiananmen

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

Rivals for Russia

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

The Dream of Kurdistan

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

Making a Killing?

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

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Government plan to close Britain's top security hospitals.

Labour Pains

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.

The Battle for Britain's Defences

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.

Lethal Force

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

ICI: Hanson's Choice

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

Kuwait: The Victims of Victory

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

Iraq: Saddam the Survivor

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

The Allies: In the Eye of the Storm

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 30

Episode 31

The Max Factor

The Testing Question

Episode 35

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

The Halcion Nightmare

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

No Surrender, No Progress

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 38

Deprived or Depraved?

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.

The Bank That Didn't Add Up

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

Class Wars

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

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

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