1988

01 The Miner's Debate Episode 18th January 1988 A question of concern, doubt and safety of mine workers from around Britain. 02 Waiting for the Consultant Episode 215th January 1988 Documentary report which looks at the suitability of doctors' work practices to the needs of the modern National Health Service. 03 Danger! Men at Work Episode 322nd January 1988 An investigation over sexual harassment at work, the women behind it and what had been done to justify as a court offense. 04 Interview with John Stalker Episode 45th February 1988 Interview with John Stalker who recently resigned as Deputy Chief Constable of Manchester. He was removed from an investigation of police and army tactics in Northern Ireland, and has now written a book about his experiences. 05 Iran: A Widening Gulf Episode 512th February 1988 Tim Hodlin reports on Iran and it's current state. 06 Palau: Paradise Lost Episode 619th February 1988 Documentary report on US policies in the Pacific island of Palau and the seeking of an agreement with the islanders, despite their non-nuclear constitution, to bring nuclear weapons to the island. 07 Working for Welfare Episode 726th February 1988 Report on the US system of making the unemployed work for their benefits, called Workfare 08 Radioactive Britain Episode 84th March 1988 A report on the Radioactive Substances Act, which permits over 7000 premises throughout Britain to handle radioactive material. 09 The Lobby Episode 911th March 1988 Investigation in to the influence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), known as "The Lobby", in the United States. 10 Charity Fraud Episode 1018th March 1988 Report into a number of case histories of alleged charity fraud, which leads to an examination of the loopholes in existing charity laws. 11 Single Union Deals With Employers Episode 1125th March 1988 Documentary about how the big unions present themselves to potential new employers in contests to sign single-union deals. 12 Cuba From Inside Episode 128th April 1988 A report on human rights in Cuba 13 Talking to the Terrorists Episode 1315th April 1988 Documentary report in which former members of the West German terrorist group, the Red Army Faction, talk about their pasts and their hopes for an amnesty which will let them back into society. 14 Cancer Research Episode 1422nd April 1988 A look at cancer research, and the lack of evidence that there has been much progress over the last 50-60 years. Some researchers think that there is no cure in sight. Why is so little research done into cancer prevention? 15 Freemasonry Episode 156th May 1988 The Freemasons have invited cameras into the Grand Lodge at Covent Garden for the first time. 16 The P.L.O. Episode 1613th May 1988 17 War in the Desert Episode 1720th May 1988 The first documentary about a war that has been going on for 13 years in the Sahara Desert between Morocco and a rebel army known as the Polisario. 18 NATO's Nuclear Programme Episode 1827th May 1988 Documentary investigation into the nuclear capacity of NATO. 19 Illegal Betting Episode 193rd June 1988 Documentary report about illegal gambling, worth £400-600 million annually. Hidden cameras are used in pubs and clubs from London to Liverpool. 20 What's Best for the Children? : Coventry Episode 2010th June 1988 Documentary about a model system in Coventry which has been set up to deal with child abuse, and which it is hoped will avoid most of the problems that occurred in Cleveland. 21 The Raid on San Fernando: Communist Rebels in The Philippines Episode 2117th June 1988 Documentary made by Nick Downie about the time he spent with the Philippine Communist guerrillas, the New People's Army. 22 Milky Business Episode 2224th June 1988 23 The Hashish Connection Episode 231st July 1988 Documentary filmed in the Bekaa valley about Lebanon's powerful drug clans. 24 Disciples of Chaos Episode 245th October 1988 Documentary report about the National Front, which will be 21 years old this year. They now work mostly underground as a subversive organization. Also reports on Roberto Fiore in Italy. 25 Trouble on the Waterfront Episode 2512th October 1988 Port employers and the government want to scrap the Dock Labour Scheme, but there is great opposition amongst dockers. 26 The Two State Solution Episode 2619th October 1988 Documentary report on the attitudes of Israelis and Palestinians to the future of the occupied territories. A look at the idea of forming two separate states, however, people on both sides are opposed to this. 27 Turkey: Trading with Torture Episode 2726th October 1988 Documentary report on the continued use of torture in Turkey, despite its desire to join the EEC, which bans such practices. Includes graphic personal accounts. 28 Exporting High Technology from West to East Episode 282nd November 1988 Documentary report about the measures taken by the United States to ensure that their high technology is not exported to the Soviet bloc. 29 Tibet - A Case to Answer Episode 299th November 1988 Documentary examining the destruction of the landscape, and the rights and religion of the people of Tibet, which has been ruled by the Chinese for 40 years. 30 The Day the Dream Died Episode 3016th November 1988 25 years after the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy, British Channel Four's Dispatches asks the following still unanswered questions: 1) Our evidence points to an inescapable conclusion - this casket is empty. The question is, why? 2) Lyndon B. Johnson - what did this man stand to gain from the death of President Kennedy? 3) Who was this man [at the scene]? 4) Why did all these witnesses have to die? 5) Why was Lee Harvey Oswald arrested so quickly? 6) Who set Jack Ruby up to kill Oswald? 7) Why was it necessary to alter Kennedy's body before the official autopsy in Washington? 8) Why did the Dallas doctors change their testimony the very next day? 9) Why was Kennedy's brain missing at the autopsy in Washington? 10) Why did the Warren commission deceive the world? 31 The Winds of Death Episode 3123rd November 1988 Documentary report on the Iraqi army's poison gas attacks on Kurdish villagers 32 The Battle for Stone Bassett Episode 3230th November 1988 Documentary investigation into the controversy surrounding the plan to build a new 6000 houses town, Stone Bassett, in rural Oxfordshire. 33 The Countertraders Episode 337th December 1988 Documentary examination of the growth of "Countertrade" deals - compensatory agreements made between a government and a foreign company to offset the effects of placing an order overseas. 34 A Very Polish Secret Episode 3414th December 1988 Documentary about the previously untold story of a 1945 massacre of Polish partisans by Russian troupes and pro-Russian Polish security forces.