Panorama: 1974
Season 22 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Panorama Season 21.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 22 Progress Shield
A Happy New Year?
Jan 7, 1974
Reporter Philip Tibbenham visits the town of Hereford to guage people's reaction to the crisis ridden festive season.
Panorama on Pay: How Much Are You Worth?
Jan 14, 1974
Panorama looks at how pay for a job is determined. The program seeks views of experts, workers and politicians.
A Suitable Case For Treatment
Jan 21, 1974
An investigation into delinquency in girls. The program looks at an alarming increase in violence by girls.
British Nuclear Power: The Great Confusion
Feb 4, 1974
Panorama looks at Britain's early lead in nuclear power generation and how this lead has been lost.
Election Panorama: The EEC Factor
Feb 25, 1974
Panorama looks at how question of EEC will affect election
Flags, Flowers and Mongoose Men
Mar 4, 1974
A report from Greneda on recently installed Premier, Eric Gairy, and opposition from some of his countrymen.
Over a Barrel
Mar 11, 1974
Richard Kershaw visits Saudi Arabia to profile those behind current petroleum crisis.
Apres Pompidou
Apr 8, 1974
A profile of French President Georges Pompidou and divisions within French Socialist Party.
Survival
May 6, 1974
Julian Pettifer talks to two of survivors of Uruguyan plane carrying a team of rugby players.
Panorama On Scotland
May 13, 1974
As North Sea oil field flourishes, Panorama asks if break-up of UK is a real possibility.
Panorama in China
Jun 17, 1974
Reporter Michael Charlton looks behind Bamboo Curtain and asks why Conservative leader Mr Edward Heath was given such an enthusiastic reception on his recent visit.
Panorama on Nixon
Jun 24, 1974
As Nixon's presidency hangs in balance, Robert MacNeil looks at his career, from Whittier to Watergate.
Yitsak Rabin Interview
Jul 1, 1974
The Prime Minister of Israel, Yitsak Rabin, is interviewed.
Some People's Poland
Sep 9, 1974
Julian Pettifer reports from Poland on a softening of communist policies.
Election Panorama (3): The Battle For Britain
Oct 7, 1974
The last of three programs examining the election issues.
Episode 35
Oct 21, 1974
Dennis Tuohy looks at the care of autistic children in Britain.
Panorama on King Coal
Oct 28, 1974
Richard Kershaw visits pits and talks to miners, union leaders and employers to understand why we are experiencing a coal shortage.
The Politics of Food
Nov 4, 1974
Michael Charlton chairs a studio discussion from Rome about food aid on the eve of the UN World Food Conference. Millions of lives may rest on the outcome as the Haves and Have-not
Episode 38
Nov 11, 1974
David Dimbleby presents for the first time. Panorama looks at the future of the Tory Party and Merlyn Rees is interviewed on Ulster.
Younger Every Day
Nov 18, 1974
Julian Pettifer looks at the disturbing ruse in youth crime. He talks to the family of an 11-year-old arrested 19 times.
Episode 41
Dec 2, 1974
A look at the effects of inflation on the subsidized performing arts. Richard Kershaw carries out a number of case studies on groups such as the Scottish National Orchestra, Glynde
Episode 42
Dec 9, 1974
A report on the plight of Pakistanis facing a four year wait to join relatives living in Britain. Robert Macneil reports.
Wouldn't It Be Lovely...
Dec 16, 1974
Panorama reports on the plight of the homeless.