1997

01 Medicine's Missing Millions Episode 16th January 1997 The NHS is strapped for cash, yet hospital managers and doctors agree that moving some services onto single sites could release huge sums which could be spent on patient care. But there is resistance to closures and other reforms. 02 Drug Crime Episode 213th January 1997 The first of a two-part investigation into evidence which suggests there is a revolution in crime fuelled by drug addiction. 03 Crime and Punishment Episode 320th January 1997 The second of two special reports, this week asking if tougher prison sentences really cut crime. Gavin Hewitt reports. 04 The Great Euro Debate Episode 427th January 1997 Britain will soon have to decide whether to join a single currency in Europe. David Dimbleby invites key commentators, leaders of industry and a studio audience to discuss the questions that may determine the country's future. 05 Missing Mum Episode 53rd February 1997 Can working women successfully balance their careers and family? New research suggests that children, of working mothers are more likely to suffer from behavioural problems and gain lower exam scores than those whose mothers stay at home. 06 Facing Up to Genocide - Valentina's Story Episode 610th February 1997 Updating his 1994 report on the killing of Tutsis in Rwanda, Fergal Keane returns to the country to tell the story of 13-year-old Valentina. 07 The Copper Ring Episode 717th February 1997 As Yasuo Hamanaka comes to trial in Tokyo, Michael Robinson investigates the western brokers who made millions from his speculation on the international copper market. In a tale of market manipulation and unfair pricing on a grand scale. 08 Predators Episode 824th February 1997 It is the name given to the most dangerous inmates in British prisons today, and psychopaths are generally considered to be untreatable. Panorama examines the minds of these men, and investigates if successful treatment is possible. 09 U-Turn Episode 93rd March 1997 As Britain's road network reaches saturation point forecasters predict an increase in gridlock, road rage and pollution. New roads designed to ease the pressure on existing routes quickly fill up with traffic. 10 Hear No Evil Episode 1010th March 1997 Investigation into paedophilia in children's homes in North-West. 11 Abortion: Behind Closed Doors Episode 1117th March 1997 Although it has been legally available for 30 years, and has become one of the most common operations performed, abortion remains controversial and is often kept secret. Now some campaigners want to make abortion an election issue. 12 The Leader Interview: Tony Blair Episode 127th April 1997 The first of four Panorama specials in which David Dimbleby conducts live interviews with the leaders of the three main political parties. Tonight's guest is Tony Blair. 13 The Leader Interview: Dafydd Wigley/Alex Salmond Episode 1314th April 1997 Tonight's guests are Dafydd Wigley, leader of Plaid Cymru, and Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party. 14 The Leader Interview: Paddy Ashdown Episode 1421st April 1997 The third of four programmes in which David Dimbleby conducts live interviews with the leaders of the main political parties. Tonight's guest is the leader of the Liberal Democrats Paddy Ashdown. 15 The Leader Interview: John Major Episode 1528th April 1997 The last of four programmes putting the leaders of the main political parties under the spotlight. Tonight, David Dimbleby interviews the Prime Minister and Conservative leader, John Major. 16 Water Torture Episode 1612th May 1997 How water industry makes money. 17 The Terror Network Episode 1719th May 1997 Investigation into Iranian terrorist network. 18 A Costly Cure? Episode 182nd June 1997 Potential problems of radiotherapy treatment. 19 Yesterday's Men? Episode 199th June 1997 On eve of vote for a new leader, a look back at Major's premiership. 20 Down the Tube Episode 2016th June 1997 An investigation into the London Underground system reveals 40-year-old trains, signals and tracks that have been patched up since the war, and 100-year-old tunnels that are crumbling. 21 Prescription for Fraud Episode 2123rd June 1997 A National Health Service prescription form is supposed to provide the sick with free medicine, but in the hands of crooked doctors and chemists it has become the key to a multi-million pound fraud. 22 Kill Or Cure Episode 2230th June 1997 Prescribed by the NHS and distributed by health workers, the drug methadone is designed to help wean addicts off heroin. But it is also a powerful and dangerous narcotic which is linked to the deaths of hundreds of young people every year. 23 The Fall Of Flight 800 Episode 237th July 1997 An investigation into reason for crash of TWA 800. 24 Migrant Mafia Episode 2414th July 1997 A report on illegal immigrants smuggled into Britain. 25 The Scottish Parliament Episode 2510th September 1997 David Dimbleby presents a special live edition of Panorama from Edinburgh on the eve of the historic voting which could give Scotland its own Parliament. 26 Diana - The Last Day Episode 2615th September 1997 A Mercedes has crashed in a tunnel in Paris. A princess and her companion are dead. 27 Playing with Fire Episode 2722nd September 1997 An investigation into increase in number of young arsonists in Britain. 28 Hard Labour Episode 2829th September 1997 Government policy on single-parent families. 29 The Ultimate Taboo Episode 296th October 1997 Child sexual abuse by women may be more prevalent than people care to admit. Panorama talks to victims, to offenders and to experts who believe it is time to acknowledge the true extent of the problem. Su Pennington reports. 30 Crisis In Care: Safe In Their Hands Episode 3013th October 1997 Report on controversial NHS care in community program. 31 Crisis In Care: A Risk Worth Taking Episode 3120th October 1997 In the second of two reports on the Health Service, Panorama highlights problems facing hospitals this winter as a result of increasing waiting lists and an acute shortage of beds. 32 Gay Times Episode 3227th October 1997 Vivian White reports on changes in political attitudes to issues such as gays in the military and homosexual marriage, parenting and education. 33 The Surrogate Episode 333rd November 1997 An exclusive report on case of surrogate mother Karen Roche. 34 The British Disease Episode 3410th November 1997 The presence of new variant CJD in British blood supplies. 35 The People's Monarchy? Episode 3517th November 1997 A report on Royal Family's plans for future of Monarchy. 36 Myra Hindley Episode 3624th November 1997 Thirty-one years on, should life still mean life for Myra Hindley? 37 The Greenhouse Wars Episode 371st December 1997 The earth's heating up, our weather's becoming more extreme, scientists warn man is to blame. Tonight on Panorama will our leaders seize this chance to save the earth or will they squander it in the greenhouse wars. 38 The Money Game Episode 388th December 1997 How football, glory game, has become money game. 39 The Sky's The Limit Episode 3915th December 1997 A debate over Britain's new Eurofighter aircraft.